Michael Makela wrote:
I now it's a bit early, but was wondering who's arriving, when, for
the Madison River Clave???

Just booked my flight to come in on the 8th. I had a frequent flyer
ticket to use and couldn't get it for Friday or Saturday, so I had to
go for the Thursday date (not that I'm disapointed, but still need to
break the news to the wife). Had to book the flight into Jackson
Hole, so it may take me two days to get past all of the other water,
and scenery, on the way up to the Clave.

i haven't booked my flight yet, but will probably do so in the next two
weeks. what time are you arriving in j-hole? i'd like to visit that
side of the park and tetons ... maybe share a car rental for a couple
days of fishing on the way to the madison cabin and meet up with indian
joe. warren...how far is j-hole from the clave or bozeman? can you get
off a few days early?


Have lots of other questions but I'll start with just one more. I
have an older T & T 6 wt that's a bit heavy and probably don't want to
cast that rod all day so I'm thinking about either buying a basic 6
weight rod, or just sticking to my favorite Sage 590 SP and/or RPL.
They tend to get me by on streams that a 6 wt is recommended, but
should I think about cutting into the Madison River budget for a new 6
weight, or just saving the cash for a bit pocket cash on the trip?

O.K. maybe one more question..I also have a 3 and 4 weight I could
bring along if the need is there. Will we be fishin any smaller
streams where a shorter, lighter, rod would be required?

save the cash. i fished with a 3 weight on rock creek most of the time
and had a blast. only problems were when the wind got up. i think a 4 or
5 weight would be adequate for the fishing i've experienced out there.
i'm taking 3,4, and 5 weights. you can always borrow a rod out
there...bring your reels. there is really big water, but there are many
smaller streams too...penns, fishing creek size...and a few cherry run
size. willi walked me back into a dribbler that flowed into rock creek
and showed me his talent for fishing in overgrown wisps of water. 3
weight would have been best in there (i had my 9' 5 weight)... that was
fun, but out there, i think you'll want to see some of the bigger water
and scenery. you'd probably like to see an alpine lake too...i hope to
visit another one full of grayling. it's just an incredible, fun place
to wander about and fish. and the guys out there will make your trip a
terrific and memorable experience.

jeff

Mike Makela