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THERMOPOLIS, WY
10/3/2024
Bighorn River
Thermopolis, WY
Fresh
Float
Matt
8
7
7
Rainbow
Orvis Helios rod, Orvis Mirage Lt. reel, 5wt.
Guide's choice sow bug below a crayfish pattern - however the crayfish pattern resembled more of a sculpin
Upper 50's
1035 cfs
Holy smokes! First, I learned the balloon indicator technique, very helpful and responsive to movement of nymph rigs. However, the highlight of this trip, beyond the amazing guide, was the size of the fish. Every single fish I landed was huge! The water clarity was spectacular, because for the first time I was able to see a trout chase my streamer. It was the most spectacular site I have ever seen, and it seemed like played out in slow motion. I'm replaying it in my head as I write this! I also got to cast a bamboo rod for the first time. Very different, and I did it very very poorly! Well, Thermopolis, I'll be back!