Chech out west 2019

[Chechem]

Wow, that thing either was REALLY big or REALLY close to the camera... 

Since it was you claiming it I'll go with really big...     Seriously, any idea what it weighed?

I'm not good at estimating weights of trout.
But I have a tape measure on my casting apron (in the boat) for measuring trout up to 20".  This one was beyond the 20" and its tail hung off the end of the apron well beyond the 20" mark.
About 24-25" prolly. 
 

[Chechem]

[Jamos]

Wow, that thing either was REALLY big or REALLY close to the camera... 

Since it was you claiming it I'll go with really big...     Seriously, any idea what it weighed?

I'm not good at estimating weights of trout.
But I have a tape measure on my casting apron (in the boat) for measuring trout up to 20".  This one was beyond the 20" and its tail hung off the end of the apron well beyond the 20" mark.
About 24-25" prolly. 
 

That is a big trout and I'm like you about the weight, I think the trout and other northern fish are measured by their length rather than their weight as far as being a trophy, NICE fish.

[ricky023]

Wow big time nice catch Chechem. My compliments sir. RTR!

[Chechem]

Thanks, guys.  Wish you could all experience the fun of fighting in such a big fish.

Saturday June 29th:

D and I fished at Hebgen early.  By 8am I had 4 big trout, all rainbows.  But then it slowed, and I ended up with only 8 by 11am when the wind started.

But the story of the day was a porcupine, the first we've seen this trip.  I was driving the horrid, bumpy, rocky road along Hebgen's shore at sunrise when I saw a porcupine waddling toward a stand of willows by the shore.  I jumped out in pursuit with cell phone in hand, but he got into the willows ahead of me.  I plumged in behind him, he stopped, and I got video and a few pics.  But when threatened they turn their butt and quills toward you, so most of the video is porcupine butt.

Here is the porcupine lateral to me through the willows.  His black face is at right.  Unfortunately his head is down, so you can't see his eyes.


As I approached in the thicket he turned his rear end with quills toward me.  That's this pic.  His tail is at bottom, his quills are spiny and white, and his fur is beige surrounding his quills.

[ricky023]

Great pic but be careful. RTR!

[Chechem]

Great pic but be careful. RTR!

Thanks, Ricky.  No problem; just like a sea urchin.   

Sunday June 30th:

No pics today; everything is packed.
I got to the lake at 7am, and the wind held off until noon.  I got 12 trout, and we had mucho fun.  Excellent last day fishing.

Starting home tomorrow early.  I'm driving through Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks.  It's the closest route, but slow when critters are on the road.
Wish me luck.

 

[2Stater]

Great pic but be careful. RTR!

Thanks, Ricky.  No problem; just like a sea urchin.   

Sunday June 30th:

No pics today; everything is packed.
I got to the lake at 7am, and the wind held off until noon.  I got 12 trout, and we had mucho fun.  Excellent last day fishing.

Starting home tomorrow early.  I'm driving through Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks.  It's the closest route, but slow when critters are on the road.
Wish me luck.

 

[ricky023]

  for all of you. RTR!

[Chechem]

HOME AT LAST!

I traveled 6225 miles on this trip.  And I'm tired.

Here's a pic from the last day of fishing.  It's at sunrise from near where we launch.

[N.AL-Tider]

Beautiful sunrise pic.  I have really enjoyed your trip.  Thank you for sharing it with us.  Glad you made it home safely too.  Now get you some rest...

[ricky023]

Thank God you are home and the family is together. RTR!

[2Stater]

Beautiful pic, Chech. Glad you had such a great time. One of these days, maybe........

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

Welcome home to the heat and humidity, Chech.  Thanks for sharing some of your fantastic sights with us.

[Chechem]

Welcome home to the heat and humidity, Chech.  Thanks for sharing some of your fantastic sights with us.

Thanks.  I plan to do it all again next month.

 

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