Thorofare fishing

[Ret. Coach]

I am elk hunting with Yellowstone Outfitters the last week of September. With that said, if I am fortunate enough to harvest a bull early in the hunt, would it be worth my while to bring along a small spinning reel and fish along the Yellowstone or maybe venture to Bridger Lake? I ask because I have been told the fishing is not very good in that area of the Thorofare like it once was.

 

[3325]

I suspect you would rather have it and not want it than want it and not have it.

 

[ODB]

Ernest Hemingway's son Jack parachuted into France with a fly rod on his back. I'd say you could afford the inconvenience for a chance at a fish.

 

[Shooter264]

I haven't been into Bridger lake in several years but the fishing used to be phenomenal. Not sure why it still wouldn't be

 

[wyosteve]

Agree. If you think you can get to Bridget Lake do it. If not, the Yellowstone in that area is not very good, nor is the Thorofare River.

 

[Rich M]

Good luck! We went WY in 23 and brought fish poles. Trout were small but fun.

 

[voltage]

How is the hunt?

 

[Ret. Coach]

Harvested on Sept. 22

 

[Steve300xcw]

Good lookin crop....

 

[JRay]

Great bull

 

[Torrent50]

How was your experience with Yellowstone Outfitters? We are going with them next September. Any tips that would help us out?

Great bull, by the way

 

[Ret. Coach]

i was on the first rifle hunt and it was fantastic. A true trip of a lifetime. Everyone either killed or had an opportunity to do so. The weather was a little warmer than normal which probably slowed rutting activity. Their horses and mules were top shelf. I was impressed with the entire operation. Do not, however, expect to see elk behind every tree. This is big country and you will cover a lot of ground. It is a very physically demanding. You will ride horses a lot and hike a lot. Taking some riding lessons will definitely help but nothing can prepare you for the 30 mile ride into and out of camp.

 

[Torrent50]

Thank you for the reply. We have first rifle as well. I am super excited for it. Definitely plan to start riding in January.