Spring in the Scapegoat

[LuckyMike]

This is the time of year in Montana to grab your flyrod and head in to your favorite mountain lake. The feeling of being out on a half way nice spring or early summer day surrounded by beautiful scenery, coupled with some good fishing make the outing very worth while. In addition, its a great way to start getting back in shape for hunting season. My June day in the scapegoat took a total of 3 1/2-hours driving, 4 1/2-hours hiking and 6-hours fishing. All on a day of variable weather with sun, clouds and lots of wind. Didn't take a lot of pictures but here's a couple.

 

[Dinkshooter]

This is the time of year in Montana to grab your flyrod and head in to your favorite mountain lake. The feeling of being out on a half way nice spring or early summer day surrounded by beautiful scenery, coupled with some good fishing make the outing very worth while. In addition, its a great way to start getting back in shape for hunting season. My June day in the scapegoat took a total of 3 1/2-hours driving, 4 1/2-hours hiking and 6-hours fishing. All on a day of variable weather with sun, clouds and lots of wind. Didn't take a lot of pictures but here's a couple.
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That fish is a hawg!

 

[jryoung]

Rosie cheeks at fat like Santa Claus

 

[fishing4sanity]

WOW! What a fish, looks like that fish takes meal time seriously.

 

[jlmatthew]

Colors are amazing!

 

[Ben Lamb]

Were they cruising or already out off the ledges? Love the Scapegoat!

 

[Huntfit]

Lovely

 

[ERSS]

Nice, time well spent!

 

[mdunc8]

Very cool. Looking forward to getting out myself; however, I doubt I'll be catching anything like that.

 

[LuckyMike]

Were they cruising or already out off the ledges? Love the Scapegoat!

Still coming onto the shoals. Spawning was early this year.

 

[RobG]

MT backcountry lakes are only filled with stunted brookies. Must be shopped

 

[Ben Lamb]

MT backcountry lakes are only filled with stunted brookies. Must be shopped

Peer reviewed science right there.

Might have to make the trip this weekend if I can tear myself away from the Salmonfly hatches.