by Merle Ann Loman | Jun 26, 2008 | Bitterroot, ii Summer
Frank and Deborah Collin fished with Jack today on the
West Fork of the Bitterroot.
It was a busy day, but they had a riffle to themselves.
Below is a slide show with photos taken by Jack and Frank. You can view the
album by clicking on the slide show or the “View Album” link.
by Merle Ann Loman | Jun 26, 2008 | Bitterroot, ii Summer
Fishing on the West Fork of the Bitterroot. What a pair! 
Craig is in the top photo and his friend, Tom Wright, in the bottom photo. See his comment! 
It looks like an amazing day, beautiful sunny skies. The flows on the West Fork are going down, that is better for fishing and boat handling.
by Merle Ann Loman | Jun 26, 2008 | Bitterroot, ii Summer
Jeff Rogers and his Dad
Jeff Rogers and his family live near Victor, MT. His Dad visits frequently and this time, they fished some big water on the West Fork of the Bitterroot. They not only caught fish, they saw a moose.
by Merle Ann Loman | Jun 24, 2008 | hunting/fauna/flora, ii Summer
Wapiti is a Native American word for elk. We love elk and that is why we called the fishing business Wapiti Waters.
Because I work in our home office, I couldn’t go fishing today. But, I did take my usual fitness break and go hiking. Sweathouse Creek is very near our Chickadee Lane home (5 miles west of Victor, MT). I am lucky because there is access to many ridges with elk, deer, moose, turkeys, and lots of beautiful flora as well. Today I had the priviledge of seeing a small herd of elk, mostly cows with calves. My trusty chesapeake female saw them at her favorite watering hole and came running back to me. Just before she did, a cow that was bedded down caught my eye because she “twitched” her ears….here is a photo. Click on it to open it full screen.
Click the title above to see more. I had a little difficulty focusing while containing my dog and trying to stay calm myself. I hope you enjoy them. Get out, get fit and get to know your resident wildlife!
My faithful companion, Bela (the chesapeake) enjoying herself at the end of our hot hike!
by Merle Ann Loman | Jun 24, 2008 | Bitterroot, ii Summer
Victor is about the middle of the Bitterroot Valley. I am uploading a photo I took yesterday at Victor Crossing. It is big! and will probably stay that way for at least this week. Notice the debris in the water.
Today, the water at Darby (the upper Bitterroot) is smaller than yesterday. Jack is fishing the West Fork of the Bitterroot today. The water is fishing, but he is busy holding the boat and not able to take photos. It is hard work to row effectively in this water – holding the boat so clients can get the best drifts! I am hoping that clients will send us some photos I can post.
http://fwp.mt.gov/maps/fas/BitterrootFASGuideMap.pdf Link to map of Bitterroot Fishing Access Sites (FAS). Victor is between Bell and Tucker Crossing.
http://fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_280660.aspx Link to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks information and photos for Tucker Crossing FAS – just upstream (south) from Victor.
http://fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_280651.aspx Link to MT FWP information and photos for Bell Crossing FAS – just downstream (north) from Victor.
