Whiskey Creek Fly Fishing » Trout

2 Guys, 7 Days, 45 Miles, 500 Trout

WhiskeyCreek — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:24:10 +0000

Fish with JD has a cool video chronicling a drop off float trip in Alaska. His site also has a very useful destintation guide for the Trinity River in northern California.

Wild Alaskan Rafting & Fly Fishing Trip from Fish with JD on Vimeo.

And I thought I got fat over the holidays

WhiskeyCreek — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:35:19 +0000

I ate like a pig, or should I say, ate like a seal in a fish hatchery. At least the authorities didn’t have to cover my head with a towel and roll me into the ocean.

Here is a seal fur pattern that catches large browns:

This enterprising seal decided that catching fish in a barrel beats the alternative. She waddled 2 miles overland to the fish hatchery and enjoyed the all-you-can-eat special. I hope she checked for adipose fins. Now this is a guilty look:

Enjoy…

PBS Report: “Trout and Drought”

WhiskeyCreek — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:32:26 +0000

PBS aired a report Friday called Trout and Drought. This report examines the relationship between global warming and the Montana trout fisheries. I thought the report was informative, featuring interviews with fly fishing guides, farmers, and politicians.

A couple of key points:

A longer summer drought increases water temperatures, which we know is not good for trout
Trout fishing brings $300 million to the Montana economy. Agriculture $2.4 billion. This answers one of my frustrations, water management that optimizes for agriculture.

Montana: Trout and Drought HD from Climate Central on Vimeo.