My time in the PNW is coming to a close, so figured I better hurry up and try and get my last bit of alpine lakes and trout fishing in. Fishing wasn’t super productive, but I sure do love catching brook trout. Largest of the day was 11 inches. Any size brook trout is a real gem in my book.
Brookies
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Old406Kid
Legend
I have always loved the beauty of Brookies.
When I was about 13 I got separated from the group while hunting in the Crazy Mountains near Big Timber.
It was snowing hard and I lost my trail. While wandering I came across a small stream where I could see Brookies in full color. My first thought was if I have to go this probably isn't a bad way. What my time standing there did was give me time to gather my composure as by then I was close to panicking. By doing a little brush busting while following the stream I was able to eventually come across the road back to the Jeep.
When I was about 13 I got separated from the group while hunting in the Crazy Mountains near Big Timber.
It was snowing hard and I lost my trail. While wandering I came across a small stream where I could see Brookies in full color. My first thought was if I have to go this probably isn't a bad way. What my time standing there did was give me time to gather my composure as by then I was close to panicking. By doing a little brush busting while following the stream I was able to eventually come across the road back to the Jeep.
Florida Man
Steelhead
Thanks Phil. Wish I had fished for them a little earlier in the summer to try and get a better color match. Seems like it is always around this time that they start darkening up in preparation for the spawn.
Florida Man
Steelhead
You are right about that. It wouldn't have been a bad way to go. Glad you made it out though.
Old406Kid
Legend
Thanks, the beauty and tranquility still cross my mind to this day...I'll be 73 in a couple of weeks.You are right about that. It wouldn't have been a bad way to go. Glad you made it out though.
Very nice! No brookies in Florida but every puddle has something living in it. It could be a gator, though. https://flylordsmag.com/11-foot-florida-alligator-chases-angler/
How much longer do you have 'round here? Good luck with the move.
I hope you'll check in here periodically and share some Sunshine State fishing with us.
How much longer do you have 'round here? Good luck with the move.
I hope you'll check in here periodically and share some Sunshine State fishing with us.
Florida Man
Steelhead
I figure when I want to target trout, I will probably head up to Maine. It’s been on my list of place to go for quite some time. I am planning to make the move next year in June. I’m looking forward to all the cool species to target down there. I will still visit this page and will have to show some photos of Peacock bass next to this gem.
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I want to see your bluegill Abel.
Florida Man
Steelhead
Haha. That’s one that I know a lot of guys want to own. I’ve never seen one, but it would have been a winner when I was out in the seep lakes. Lol
Bruce Baker
Life of the Party
What part of Florida?
Florida Man
Steelhead
SW. Venice to be precise.
Bruce Baker
Life of the Party
Right on! My friend's parents live in Venice. When my parents were alive, they lived on the east coast about an hour north of Miami. My sister and her husband have a house in the Naples/Marco Island area.
Florida Man
Steelhead
Small world. It is tough to pick where to live in Florida as every spot has pros and cons. I thought Venice seemed to be a solid choice though.