I don’t typically post about anglers that I guide. But I am making an exception for this day with Chuck and Craig, with their permission. Thanks Chuck and Craig for a great day!
Last week, I had the pleasure guiding Chuck and his father-in-law, Craig. They did a short but successful trip to Stanley Idaho, to fish the Salmon and check-out the Sawtooth Mountains. Fortunately for them the river had finally cleared after a major thunderstorm had muddied up the water for 5 days. Yes – not fun, but the result of last year’s Halstead Fire and a flashflood on Basin Creek. Thank goodness that is behind us!
The day started a little rocky – with a few spins on the ‘dirt’ boat ramp – but once the truck was leveled out – it was a breeze to get up the ramp. The day was very breezy – unusual to have a breeze all day. However, this didn’t deter the fishing. We spent the morning fishing sub-surface and then the action turned to dry flies in the afternoon. I can’t remember the number of fish we landed but I do know we landed some good size west slope cutthroat trout and mountain white fish. And oh did I mention the rainbow that just took off downstream and the big cuttie that was inches from the net! Thanks Chuck and Craig for a great day on the water.
A bull trout – one of the gish that made Craig’s Grand Slam
Chuck with one of the nice size cutties we landed.
A closer look at the cuttie!
Craig with one of his many cutties of the day
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