Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Back Roads Adventure

It was another epic adventure with "The Three Amigos" last month.  As we normally do, we met up in Montana, which ranks 44th in the U.S. population statistics.  And you can see why they have this ranking, as there are more back roads than highways.  And along those miles of no man's land are some 56 native fish species.  It is the place of my first Arctic Grayling.  And it is the "Amigos" meeting place every year at the end of March.  And each year we have different family/friends join us for some "trouting" along these back roads...


No, he wasn't on our adventure...


Here we are...


With our special guests... Squiggy and "Pa".

The gang was all here, ready to search and find some of the prettiest trout along our way.

As the rivers beckoned our most delicate casts with a dry fly at times, it gave back some rich rewards in return.  

But, in the end, it wasn't the trout we caught, but it was about the comaradarie that we share as close friends.  Friends who despite the many shenanigans and taking unexpected back roads, come back to Montana each year to share many laughs and fishy smiles.

Enjoy the slideshow of the "Back Roads Adventure"



Posted by THE RIVER DAMSEL at 10:20 PM

13 comments:

  1. Bill TrussellMay 8, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    RD
    Good times for all, always good to fish with friends; one of my regrets was not getting to fish out west when we made a trip to Montana last year.
    Quality trout again on some awesome looking waters. What river were you guys fishing? Thanks for sharing

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 8, 2016 at 10:28 AM

      Bill ~ You know what? You will just have to come back in a couple of years! Stay with us and fish some incredible water... =) Our Amigo trip was on the Beaverhead in Montana.

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  2. Mark KautzMay 8, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Definitely "Back to our roots" country with some awesome fishing.

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 8, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Mark ~ It sure was a lot of fun this year. You always can make the most of getting lost... Haha. I got a title for my post anyway!

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  3. cofisherMay 8, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    Well done Em! I'm pretty impressed with what you put together here. Great post and video. And to think I knew you when you needed help turning the computer on! It would be a blast to fish with you guys. Well, maybe in another life.

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 8, 2016 at 7:35 PM

      Howard ~ You fly into SLC next year and I'm sure that the Amigos would welcome you. Thanks for always being there for my blog. =) The River Damsel still lives! Haha

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  4. cofisherMay 9, 2016 at 2:22 AM

    Oh, I forgot. I'd be remiss if I forget to say congrats on getting that big kid married off and Happy Mother's Day.

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 9, 2016 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you! One more down... Haha. They are a way cute couple. =)

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    2. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 9, 2016 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you! One more down... Haha. They are a way cute couple. =)

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  5. Michael AgnetaMay 9, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    Well done Amigos! Olé

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  6. M.A. HughesMay 14, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    RD,

    It's been years since I've looked at any blog, and I stumbled across this here post much to my joy. I appreciate how you rarely just talk about wanting to fish, you just go and do it. Looks like another great trip was had, and nice nails. It was hard to tell where the fish ended and your nails began!

    Regards,

    Marc (or, the former blogger formerly known as Rhythm Rider)

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 15, 2016 at 2:11 PM

      So nice to hear from you, Marc! I have slowed down on the blog posts, but fishing doesn't seem to be slowing down yet... Anytime you are in Utah, bring that fishing rod!! I know of a few places. = )

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