10-25-2024, 01:07 AM
No. Not a Utah Report but the Wyoming board seems dead so I opted to drop it here...
Spent 5 days up in the Wind River mts. Camped at Fremont. Stayed in the Forest Service campground vs. Boondocking as a storm was moving in and I did not want to be stuck.
Our target was lakers from the shore. Have had success with that latter in the year as the temps drop in past trips.
Started fishing at New Fork lake. My brides favorite. Buckwheat smoked us. He caught a bunch of rainbows while we were trying to get a laker. He caught his on bait. We also caught some on spinners and spoons. Unfortunately no lakers. I blame the unseasonably warm weather in Oct along with unfortunate timing of our trip on the full moon. Definitely can not be us. Right ?
Tried a new lake (to us?) Little Half Moon. Not the Half Moon right next to Fremont. Absolutely beautiful lake but not a bit of fish sign. I dont think it had winter killed we did not see any fishy sign. Got some good wildlife and drone footage there.
Also chased grouse with success. Made another cowboy Kent Rollins camp meal. We love him and his recipes.
Wookie is still alive and was able to make the trip. I have a remarkable story about that but will save it for the next report.
The wind river range is just breathtaking. One of our most anticipated trip of the years.
Video link. It will be two parts. Will have part two next week. Just not very fast at editing stuff.
https://youtu.be/Zo_iWSDJIuA?si=AwAwBcgI9tEangI_
Spent 5 days up in the Wind River mts. Camped at Fremont. Stayed in the Forest Service campground vs. Boondocking as a storm was moving in and I did not want to be stuck.
Our target was lakers from the shore. Have had success with that latter in the year as the temps drop in past trips.
Started fishing at New Fork lake. My brides favorite. Buckwheat smoked us. He caught a bunch of rainbows while we were trying to get a laker. He caught his on bait. We also caught some on spinners and spoons. Unfortunately no lakers. I blame the unseasonably warm weather in Oct along with unfortunate timing of our trip on the full moon. Definitely can not be us. Right ?
Tried a new lake (to us?) Little Half Moon. Not the Half Moon right next to Fremont. Absolutely beautiful lake but not a bit of fish sign. I dont think it had winter killed we did not see any fishy sign. Got some good wildlife and drone footage there.
Also chased grouse with success. Made another cowboy Kent Rollins camp meal. We love him and his recipes.
Wookie is still alive and was able to make the trip. I have a remarkable story about that but will save it for the next report.
The wind river range is just breathtaking. One of our most anticipated trip of the years.
Video link. It will be two parts. Will have part two next week. Just not very fast at editing stuff.
https://youtu.be/Zo_iWSDJIuA?si=AwAwBcgI9tEangI_
Remember: keep the lid on the worms, share your jerky, and stop by to say hi to Cookie and the Cowboy-Pirate crew