Guest Report post Posted October 2, 2012 My dad and I went on our annual trip out west and have just now been able to start processing the photos. This year instead of focusing on one area we split the trip up into two different parts of Wyoming. The first half we stayed in Cooke City, MY and fished the NE section of Yellowstone National Park. I have never fished the NE section of the park so I have nothing to judge it against but the water seemed extremely low which required a lot of walking. Throw in the fact that the temps approached 100 degrees almost every day made the fishing very tough. During these trips out west I personally find the fishing secondary to enjoying just being out there and soaking in some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. More photos coming... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest Report post Posted October 2, 2012 Second half of the trip we moved from Cooke City, MT to Cody, WY. Fished a variety of different rivers in the area all of which provided a completely different experience. The scenery was amazing and the fishing the last couple of days was spectacular! more to come... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstout 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 Beautiful Images. One of my favorite places on earth. Headed there on the 12th of October to try for some of the large browns in the Madison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishabuoy 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 WOW! Low water or not, that scenery is gorgeous. I've fished bits of the eastern section of the park - on a family trip back in 2000. Looking at your pics makes me want to plan another trip back there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laxi 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 Wow, this landscape is breathtaking! Beautiful pictures! What I would give to spend a few days in a place like this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gurubugger 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 Excellent photos! Yeah, August was a tough month out here - many of the Yellowstone tributaries are running at 80% of average, or even lower. The Yellowstone at Billings is currently at 63% of average for this time of year. The Madison is much better, with most stretches of the river at or near average flows. It is fishing quite well right now with daily hatches of Baetis and Pseudocloeon mayflies - nymphing is excellent on both the upper and lower river. Dry fly fishing can be good at times, but these mayflies are running from tiny to almost impossible to see. I usually nymph right through these hatches unless I see some big noses sticking up. There are also some large caddis on the lower river right now and I often pick up some nice trout on a hotwire pupa. We are about to see a big change in the weather, which I am looking forward to as the fire season has been horrible with major blazes that have scorched about 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley, Gallatin Canyon and Bear Trap Canyon on the lower Madison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H.Champagne 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Great pictures and some nice fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakejd 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Beautiful shots. Yellowstone and WY in general hold some of my favorite water. Looks like you had a successful trip regardless of the temps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Great Pix Will. Looks like you guys had a great time, heat and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kentuckytroutbum 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Beautiful Images. One of my favorite places on earth. Headed there on the 12th of October to try for some of the large browns in the Madison. rstout- We just came back from fishing the Madison above Ennis, MT. We did very, very well with over 26+ fish per day with a mixture of bows and browns. We floated for 3 consecutive days with a guide in a drift boat. My largest fish was a measured 18" bow, and my wife caught a measured 21" brown. Don't have photos yet as the lodge will be sending me a link with our photos. The weather is starting to change in MT. with rain and snow showers, please dress for it. Our fish were caught on either nymphs or zonker streamers, the fish refused any dries or emergers. Good luck and let us know how you do. smalliehunter- thanks for posting the photos. Yes, it is some beautiful country in the Yellowstone, and Montana. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Great pics Will it would of been a successful trip even if you hadn't caught a single fish beautiful scenery and time with dad is something to remember for a lifetime thanks for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
