Adventures in Yellowstone

with your Host's Jim & Bill - Sept. 1st-8th 2001

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First a little stop along the road in Montana...

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1st stop The famous "Firehole"

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Jim not catching fish at the Firehole.

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After being skunked we set up base camp at Slough Creek.

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Unfortunately all of the camp spots were taken but a nice man named "Norm" shared his spot with us. Thanks Norm.

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Bill and Norm at Slough Creek getting ready to compare fly tying techniques. This was just before we put Norm through the ringer.

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We met another friend at Slough Creek. Say "Hi".

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When a small fish say's cheese.

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We attempt to fish Tower creek but... the fish say "No".

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Jim gets a neat picture of this elks ass.

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Black tail deer creek. Hmmm... doesn't look like much.

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We pull in little 9-10 in. brookies all day long. It's about time.

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After fishing about 4 miles of water Jim decides to chum with a little toe jam... hey this feels good.

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It was easy finding our way back to the truck after a long hike. Just look for a sign.

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With a keen eye we spot some more wild life.

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Wow, it's so big..

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Zen and the fine art of rod balancing.

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Hey, get this guy off of my shoulder.

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Quick! Run.

... to be continued. So visit back later for the rest of the journey.

 

 

 

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