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...
by admin | Jan 22, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Trying to come up with orginal topics these days is a real pain the butt. The internet spreads things around much like sick clients from the city spreading their version of the common cold to those of us in the sticks. It goes viral….quickly. Much of my...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Damn cold here this morning. 28 below 0 at 6:30 am. Tonight it has warmed up a bit and it’s snowing side ways. Dumping. The Tram line in the morning at BS would be a great place to be. Waist deep…probably….should be. Everyone can quit praying...
by admin | Jan 18, 2011 | 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Arriving back at Alpen Guides yesterday evening from a wonderful day in Yellowstone with the crew from Headhunters Fly Shop, I found out that I had today off. Unexpectly, there was a day to go fishing. The weatherman had forecasted warmer weather with snow and some...
by admin | Jan 14, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Snowpack Update: SW Montana as of today. Jefferson River Drainage: 103% Madison River Drainage: 109% Gallatin River Drainage: 111% Consistent snow continues to precipitate on the mountains in Southwest Montana. 4 more inches has fallen here on Horse Butte...
