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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 19:44:45 GMT -6
Had an amazing time in Colorado. Landed well over 200 fish and threw nothing but dries the entire trip. We got into some great hatches from day 1, and yellow stimulators of various sizes were my go to flies. Broke off a massive brown about 6' from the net after a good fight, tried to horse him too much at the end. Cant wait to get back up to the LMF and throw some hoppers at some pigs in ZII. 1st 2 are from the Taylor river C&R. Nice brown on the mouse, and the fish were EVERYWHERE. they looked like sharks. The other brown was on an undisclosed river. ![]() |
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 19:46:41 GMT -6
Big Brookie
19-20" Cutbow
Another nice brownie
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 19:48:32 GMT -6
little Splake
Monster 22" Cut
Healthy brown
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 19:49:56 GMT -6
Lots of takers on the dry flies
20" Cut
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 19:52:25 GMT -6
fish
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 20:00:28 GMT -6
My home for most of July
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 20:04:13 GMT -6
fish
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 20:09:06 GMT -6
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Post by TAStockton on Jul 30, 2014 20:23:47 GMT -6
This about sums up the entire trip. Thats not the sun, its just me on the other side of the mountain beaming pure joy.
Tight lines everybody, and good luck in the future on whichever waters you may find yourselves.
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Post by breeden3 on Jul 30, 2014 21:40:29 GMT -6
It was an epic trip. So many big, nice fish were landed. Look forward to seeing you back up here in September!
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Post by golferjeff on Jul 30, 2014 21:55:42 GMT -6
How can I post pictures of my Colorado trip after seeing this?  I feel inferior now  Take everything TA posted and make it about 2/3 size and you have mine. Fantastic pics. Fish porn for everyone. Can I join that September trip? |
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Post by soonerlongbow on Aug 4, 2014 15:50:17 GMT -6
Absolutely AMAZING!!!
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Post by Aaron on Aug 4, 2014 20:25:13 GMT -6
Great pics man! I wish I was still up there. Peter, I'm starting to have nightmares about the fish I missed on the mouse. We have to get back up there to find him.
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Post by breeden3 on Aug 6, 2014 20:31:24 GMT -6
Aaron, if I told you about the fish we have seen the last few days around the cave, it would probably make those nightmares worse.....
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Post by brandon on Aug 7, 2014 8:04:58 GMT -6
tastockton - I've been asking everyone what camera they are using for the underwater shots.....what's yours?
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Post by TAStockton on Aug 7, 2014 14:39:50 GMT -6
Brandon, I have a Panasonic Lumix TS20. Only had it for about a year but so far so good. I think it is 15 or 16 megapixels.
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Post by wardw on Aug 7, 2014 16:20:10 GMT -6
great post and great trip TA - all kinds of jealous. hardcore sleeping arrangements - you catch any weather?
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Post by TAStockton on Aug 7, 2014 16:39:44 GMT -6
It rained just about everyday, got hit with a few big downpours but my Kelty tarp took all the wind and rain with no complaints. Hammock stayed bone dry as did all of my gear. Brought a sun shower and let it sit out in the open during the day, then hung it over some smooth river rocks that I had laid out. Made for a nice little outdoor shower. And I highly recommend the Dr Bronners liquid peppermint soap. kept the stank from ever building up too bad.
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Post by Eddie on Aug 10, 2014 7:23:33 GMT -6
TA...we had a great time when we were up in Lake City...I must disagree with the last part of the post...I suggest the Alpine Moose Lodge for accommodations...bone dry as well...Peter it was great fun and many thanks for the time we got to spend with you...now back to the Lower Mt. Fork and some more great times on the water...Eddie
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I feel inferior now 
