03-12-2005, 04:58 AM
One of the most memorable trips I took as a scout was an overnighter to Locomotive Springs. We camped next to the water on Bar M Spring (The one with the chimney) in the first week of May. It got cold at night but not as cold as the Uintahs in August. Fishing at Locomotive is perfect for the impatied scout who has to "see fish" to believe they are there. The water is clear and shallow and one can watch how the fish react to the baits and lures. This can be very exciting.
Today I took my father to Locomotive and fished at Baker Spring. Baker is just a hop, skip and a jump from Bar M. You can see the chimney from Baker. The fish were hitting on just about anything but were crazy for flies tied to a bubble and retrieved ultra slow. We both caught 6-8 trout and I managed two nice carp. There are a lot of small fish (perhaps Shiners???) right off the bank who pursued everything we threw. Caught too many of those pests.
I see that you are from North Logan. It is probably quicker to get to the springs by going to Snowville and taking the first exit. Turn left and drive over the freeway. There is a gravel road that is 18 miles long and drops you right into the springs without making any turns. Road was good today. Saw a few pronghorn. Forgot sunscreen - got a little red on the face and ears.
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Today I took my father to Locomotive and fished at Baker Spring. Baker is just a hop, skip and a jump from Bar M. You can see the chimney from Baker. The fish were hitting on just about anything but were crazy for flies tied to a bubble and retrieved ultra slow. We both caught 6-8 trout and I managed two nice carp. There are a lot of small fish (perhaps Shiners???) right off the bank who pursued everything we threw. Caught too many of those pests.
I see that you are from North Logan. It is probably quicker to get to the springs by going to Snowville and taking the first exit. Turn left and drive over the freeway. There is a gravel road that is 18 miles long and drops you right into the springs without making any turns. Road was good today. Saw a few pronghorn. Forgot sunscreen - got a little red on the face and ears.
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