tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post7081217081687695233..comments2023-12-25T02:16:06.362-06:00Comments on The Fading Angler: And Now, Back to Fishing...Fading Anglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-11523115215936115052016-08-07T22:27:05.709-05:002016-08-07T22:27:05.709-05:00My daughter panned out about 9 total carat weight ...My daughter panned out about 9 total carat weight of cuttable stones, Mrs. FA has about 15 carats of small stones. My son got the big stone of the day at 2.06 carats, clean and cuttable. If you bring the wife and Lilly to Missoula, all 3 of you will probably enjoy the Gem Mountain experience.Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-76903095039035141292016-08-07T22:17:10.683-05:002016-08-07T22:17:10.683-05:00You might have to bring me to my senses, Alan. I&...You might have to bring me to my senses, Alan. I'm starting to like those orange throat slashes a little too much. That brown hit hard on my last cast of the day. You should have heard how excited my guide was when it took the fly.<br /><br />I am seeing some beautiful places, but I really am looking forward to some small water in Wyoming on Friday and Saturday. Thanks, Alan! Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-74142169153491019502016-08-07T22:07:48.760-05:002016-08-07T22:07:48.760-05:00I love that photo, too. It's the great takeaw...I love that photo, too. It's the great takeaway from the day. In reality, it's kinda crazy to take 2 weeks off from work when I don't get any paid vacation time. But on the chance I can only fish for 3 more years, I'm cramming as much into this as I can. And nobody says I actually get 3 years, either. I used 45 minutes this morning to play on the Madison River at the park in Ennis, Montana. I only hooked a 3" baby brownie, but I got some time on the water and I caught something. Winning!Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-6603290426356742102016-08-07T20:45:25.841-05:002016-08-07T20:45:25.841-05:00That's an awesome trip report, and kudos to th...That's an awesome trip report, and kudos to the guys for taking you to where the fish were. Looking forward to a full sapphire report from the better half as well.Michael Agnetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240860871106731965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-27670585850404753002016-08-07T19:45:48.956-05:002016-08-07T19:45:48.956-05:00Man that's beautiful...what a trip.
Handsome b...Man that's beautiful...what a trip.<br />Handsome brown as well.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-34923120725342474082016-08-07T14:38:15.516-05:002016-08-07T14:38:15.516-05:00In my mind this could very well be a trip of a lif...In my mind this could very well be a trip of a lifetime Chris. I'm happy for you. That last picture is frameable! cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-29751209366850513182016-08-07T08:07:24.268-05:002016-08-07T08:07:24.268-05:00Montana has been active with their "hoot owl&...Montana has been active with their "hoot owl" restrictions for a good number of years. They're having a better year this one than most. I don't mean to minimize anything for the folks affected by fires, but the number and size of the fires in western Montana is surprisingly low. There's some smoke haze, but not nearly as much as last year.Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-79459934640601689452016-08-06T23:55:02.522-05:002016-08-06T23:55:02.522-05:00The heat has been tough on fish in many places it ...The heat has been tough on fish in many places it seems this year. Good to see Montana taking an active approach to keeping the fish as healthy as they can be under the circumstances. Thanks for sharing your guided trip with us and some really nice fish for your effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com