The result of a 4.5 mile hike... The most recent poll here at the Trout Zone closed last night and I was actually surprised at the results. By far, the most popular response (right at 50%) was that you would hike up to about 5 miles roundtrip on a daytrip into the backcountry. Good thing for me because a lot of my shorter daytrips are just beyond that range. Still, a quarter of the votes were cast for the 6-10 mile roundtrip category and a few of you even voted for the type of trips I like to do, roundtrip of over 10 miles.
Now, that isn't the norm but it does produce some of the most spectacular results short of doing an overnight type trip. Those of you that stay within a couple of miles of the trailhead are missing out on some excellent opportunities. I understand that some people may be limited for various reasons but the rest of you who are just lazy, I want to say thanks for leaving the best fishing for me...
Now, that isn't the norm but it does produce some of the most spectacular results short of doing an overnight type trip. Those of you that stay within a couple of miles of the trailhead are missing out on some excellent opportunities. I understand that some people may be limited for various reasons but the rest of you who are just lazy, I want to say thanks for leaving the best fishing for me...
Standard pack for a daytrip
Hi David; Your right get back far enough and there's no telling what you'll come out with. Another thing I like to do is go up the small creek beds which if followed far enough will most the time produce some good fishing also. Nice story keep em coming.
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ReplyDeleteDavid, I´m agree with you ;-)
Deerslayer, sometimes the exploring is almost as much fun as the actual fishing...it is always great to find a good out of the way fishin' hole...
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and have really enjoyed reading it. You have some great pictures of some beautiful trout streams...makes me want to get out on the water!
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