by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
While still deep into the winter months, we are closer to fishing season than ever before. In 3 months the General Fishing Season in Montana will be open. 90 days….. 2,160 hours…….12,960 mintues…..7,776,000 seconds. I like 3 months. The...
by admin | Feb 9, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
This morning it is 52 BELOW ZERO……yes, I’m not bullshiting. This photo is from my front porch – Mercury doesn’t lie. Luckily, there is no wind. February is normally our warmer month, but so far this one has been damn cold. Not quite...
by admin | Feb 6, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Lots of long days around here so far this year and the next 5 weeks are lined up with more of the same. Thankfully, my days are spent within the confines of Yellowstone National Park. 2.2 Million acres of wildness. Bison are so close at times, I can see the...
by admin | Feb 2, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
I woke up at 3:00 am to stoke the fire, and let the dogs out. Stella ran right out, but Huck went out the door, tucked his tail and tried to run back in. I had already shut the door only to here his paw tapping at it right away. Upon letting him back in, he gave me...
by admin | Jan 30, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Black Sand Basin is one of my favorite places to hike through during the winter season. Hardly ever do we see another person, thus giving the feeling that this is truely our park. Iron Spring Creek splits this geyser basin and adds to the beauty. Bison are almost...
