The famous nocturnal Hex hatch of the Midwest (and a few other lucky locations) stirs to the surface mythically large brown trout that only touch streamers for the rest of the year.
This specimen resembled several others of around the same size and perhaps the same species, which were pretty common in my February sample from the upper Yakima. Unfortunately, I misplaced the specimen before I could get it under a microscope for a definitive ID.
Martinlf on Feb 11, 2013February 11th, 2013, 12:44 pm EST
Thanks, Matt. I somehow had missed the date in your original post, so I've deleted my silly question. Hope you get some takers--this sounds like a fantastic trip. Al Caucci runs a 7 day trip on the Missouri for $3,700.00, so your trip is a bargain for sure.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
Gutcutter on Feb 11, 2013February 11th, 2013, 12:45 pm EST
The river and the lodging are as Matt described. And he knows that section of the river as well as (or better than) some guides do.
The dates don't work for me, so I can't make it this year.
It is an amazing fishery.
All men who fish may in turn be divided into two parts: those who fish for trout and those who don't. Trout fishermen are a race apart: they are a dedicated crew- indolent, improvident, and quietly mad.