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I went back out and visited another small stream. I now have a different card in my camera so I thought I would share a few pictures with you all, since I lost my last pictures.

This stream is very small, very very brushy, with some beaver ponds and fly eating willows! In other words a typical east Idaho trickle.

The fish were very easily spooked in that shallow water. It was hard to get a fly on the water without all of the fish making a dash for the closest cover. I can't tell you how many holes I struggled through the brush to get to, only in time to see the fish all making a wild scramble to get away!

Most of the fish were cutthroats of from 6 to 10 inches, but lower down there were a few rainbows mixed in. Some went a bit larger, but not many.

It was frustrating, but still a lot of fun!

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This nice rainbow had a narrow escape from an osprey or other feathered friend.
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The silt was easily stirred up. You couldn't wade above any place or the silt would show downstream for a mile!
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Sneak attack! I was seeing how close I could get to this fish with the camera before I spooked him.
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To show his utter disdain for my interference, this fish totally dowsed me as I released him.
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thanks a lot for the pictures. It looks like a great time.

Thanks for the report and these are great pics. This post reminded me I haven't fished a small stream in a long time. Looks like a great time.
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Looks wonderful. I too have the silt problem. I try to wade up stream from hole to hole so the silt doesn't interfer with where I am trying to fish.

Windriver
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That stream look GREAT! I know I should not ask where it is, but if someone could give me a hint, or a suggestion to a similar type stream. Thanks
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What part of the state?
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I live in Idaho Falls.
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I was given some great information in this post about two weeks ago.

http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/Idaho...ead#unread

You might try Birch Creek, The Teton River, or the Blackfoot River and its tributaries. I think there is also a Willow Creek up above Ririe Res. And don't forget the braided sections of the Snake River.

There are lots of other streams in the mountains, up toward Island Park and both east and west of Idaho Falls.
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Reminds me alot of gray's lake outlet
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