There’s a formula I use for catching trout and it’s very simple, really. Just tie on one of these: (my own design, by the way, and far from perfect, but perfect flies don’t catch fish… convincing ones do.)
Apply it appropriately right along here: (this is one of my favorite slow riffles about a mile upstream from my house).
You should end up with one of these (16 inches, exactly 2 pounds) which, once cooked properly, makes a very nice meal. A pleasant way to spend an hour on a summer afternoon!
Montana Outdoors 
Oh yea Terry rub it in…. I just ate a Burger King fish sandwich, man you sure know how to make me feel bad, at least thanks for sharing your great images it helps a little 🙂
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Comment by Bernie Kasper — September 17, 2007 @ 6:14 pm
Sorry to hear about the BK fish. If you were a little closer, I’d invite you over for a real treat!
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Comment by montucky — September 17, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
I shouldn’t have looked. I ate tuna out of a can. (The cats didn’t get any.)
Malcolm
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Comment by knightofswords — September 17, 2007 @ 8:01 pm
Maybe if you have a little extra time on next year’s trip to the Park… They will be waiting!
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Comment by montucky — September 17, 2007 @ 10:07 pm
I’ve never cared much for fishing, but you almost make it sound like fun!
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Comment by Pinhole — September 18, 2007 @ 5:06 am
Well, Pinhole, there’s fishing and then there’s fishing. Early on I became a specialist, using only flies fished on the surface and I get a huge amount of enjoyment out of that. No other method seems to be of interest to me. Of course, starting at the age of 4 may have something to do with it too, and there’s not much to compare with a meal prepared with nice fresh trout!
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Comment by montucky — September 18, 2007 @ 8:14 am
mmm, fresh fish…nice…if someone else cleans and cooks it! 🙂
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Comment by silken — September 18, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
silken,
It’s all cleaned up and ready to cook. I put it in the freezer so my son can take it back with him after this weekend. It helps his budget and he absolutely loves big trout.
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Comment by montucky — September 18, 2007 @ 8:50 pm
Montucky,
You’re the only person I know that can make a photo of a fish hook seem breathtaking.
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Comment by WordVixen — September 19, 2007 @ 9:24 pm
Well thanks, Wordvixen! I’ve always liked that pattern and it has turned out the trout do too. Thanks for visiting!
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Comment by montucky — September 19, 2007 @ 9:40 pm
Nice trout! Good sized. One more and you and your lovely wife have a meal. sweet. I loved your fly as well. I’ve been secretly wishing you’d toss up a photo of your work for a long time. YES!
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Comment by aullori — September 20, 2007 @ 7:04 pm
I’ve really fished very little this summer. The water is a record lows and much warmer than it ever has been. The fires also shut off access to some of my favorite spots. Oh well, there’s always next year!
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Comment by montucky — September 20, 2007 @ 7:52 pm
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