Hello All,
Greetings from the beautiful Ennis, Montana. A lot has happened since our last update and we are pumped to tell you about it.
After exiting our first backcountry, the group headed into West Yellowstone for well deserved pizza and badly needed showers. The day spent in town was filled with fly shop tours and tourist traps as well. The boys got a short break from the wilderness and spent the day relaxed and carefree. That night we headed to Bridge Bay where we would be staying for the next three days.
Bridge Bay is nestled along the grassy banks of the mighty Yellowstone River. The campground is quite recognizable by the abundant population of elk that graze among the cars. For the next couple of days, we would be fishing the Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Lake for the chance at a lifetime trout. Fortunately, we were able to make it happen! The first day on the river was cold and windy. The flies were kept off the water's surface and the trout's noses stayed beneath. The boys pushed through and improved their casting, to say the least. That night was spent with a large fire, Stadium Brats, and endless magic tricks. The next day was much more beautiful. The skies were clear and the wind was gone. The river was glassy and the bugs fluttered about like something out of a children’s book. The river came alive with large red noses sipping down the delicate flies that floated overhead. Many fish were seen and many were missed. Fortunately we were able to land a monstrous 21.5 inch, bright red, behemoth of a cutthroat. The fish of a lifetime to say the least. That night was spent at the lake laughing about the day's events and preparing for the backcountry that was closely approaching.
The second backcountry of the trip took the group to the high meadows of Pebble Creek. Pebble Creek is one of the Park’s more beautiful hikes in that it extends beyond the heights of the trees and into the clouds above. Walking into Pebble Creek feels like you just climbed the bean stalk and that Jack is somewhere waiting for you ahead in the distance. Pebble Creek is filled with overly eager Yellowstone Cutthroat. The ice cold water running off the top of the mountain was a refreshing treat for the entire group alike. The days were spent catching countless trout in the heavens whilst laughing with one another about the day's adventures.
Once both groups exited the backcountry, we headed back to Ennis to wrap up the trip. Today was spent giving back to the amazing waterways that we hold so dear. The boys took water quality tests in two different areas on Jack Creek to assess the health of the stream and surrounding area. The data we collected will be used in the future as a reference point for conservation projects and education purposes.
The last few days of the trip will be spent floating the Madison River for a chance at a true monster trout. We’re sad to see this trip coming to an end, but we’re happy that we were able to experience it. We’re pumped to see y’all on the next update.
Until next time,
Hunt, Sean, Kitchell and the boys
