Western Conclave Update

wrote...
I may drive over and join you guys, if that's all right, and if I can
get a day off.

You get a day off and I will come over, pick you up and bring you
home.

I'd join you on the Madison but I don't like driving in the dark. I
just had a herd of deer cross right in front of my truck on the way
into town for dinner. Luckily I was able to stop the truck in time. I
hate driving 191 in the dark too.

It is quicker going through Ennis now. The new road is pretty damn
nice to drive on and the construction zones weren't bad last time I
drove over. The deer can still be a problem if you aren't careful
though.
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On Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:44:24 -0700, Warren wrote:
It is quicker going through Ennis now. The new road is pretty damn
nice to drive on and the construction zones weren't bad last time I
drove over. The deer can still be a problem if you aren't careful
though.

Right. The S4 stays home...

/daytripper ("Helloooo, United!" ;-)

wrote...
On Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:44:24 -0700, Warren wrote:
It is quicker going through Ennis now. The new road is pretty damn
nice to drive on and the construction zones weren't bad last time I
drove over. The deer can still be a problem if you aren't careful
though.

Right. The S4 stays home...

/daytripper ("Helloooo, United!" ;-)

I wouldn't go that far. I drive a little Mazda pickup over there
quite often and have only had one "problem" between Bozeman and Four
Corners in the last 8+ years. Damn deer jumped out in the road as I
was heading into the setting sun.... The real problem is when it
gets dark. If you drive sanely with your high beams on, you'll be
able to spot the eyes along the road and avoid potential
confrontations. 191 has fewer deer/elk once you get through the
Park, but it is a windier road that is slower going. The upside is
that all of the big rigs are now going to West via 287 and act as
"deer plows." I have driven this road many, many, many times and
think it is pretty damn safe if you are paying attention, driving
within 20 mph of the speed limit and blasting the radio with the
windows down.
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wrote...
I may drive over and join you guys, if that's all right, and if I can
get a day off.

You get a day off and I will come over, pick you up and bring you
home.

You are too nice Warren! :-)


I'd join you on the Madison but I don't like driving in the dark. I
just had a herd of deer cross right in front of my truck on the way
into town for dinner. Luckily I was able to stop the truck in time. I
hate driving 191 in the dark too.

It is quicker going through Ennis now. The new road is pretty damn
nice to drive on and the construction zones weren't bad last time I
drove over. The deer can still be a problem if you aren't careful
though.

I have been thinking about heading to the lower Madison some day soon,
as the Yellowstone is still icey and always seems to be this winter.
Am curious about the road construction (they aren't doing any thing
now, right?).

BTW, I fished Armstrong's last week. No wind, overcast, in the 30's.
In other words, the ideal conditions for rising fish every where. No
hatch really, and the fish in the lower pool were barely rising.
Couldn't believe it. Had to resort to midge larva and an egg! Hate
to do it, but I did! There were some "spawning" browns and rainbows.
We fished the honey hole by where you park and none of us caught any
thing! Wow! 1st time for that! I didn't see the numbers of fish that
I've seen in the past.

Thanks Warren.


Paul Williamson
Livingston, MT
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wrote...
I have been thinking about heading to the lower Madison some day soon,
as the Yellowstone is still icey and always seems to be this winter.
Am curious about the road construction (they aren't doing any thing
now, right?).

There is not any road construction currently going on that I know of.
They pretty much quit around October/November and start up again in
the spring. You may want to check with some of the shops over here
before making a trip over to the Lower Madison. I haven't fished
there in quite some time and given the way things are, it could also
be icy.

BTW, I fished Armstrong's last week. No wind, overcast, in the 30's.
In other words, the ideal conditions for rising fish every where. No
hatch really, and the fish in the lower pool were barely rising.
Couldn't believe it. Had to resort to midge larva and an egg! Hate
to do it, but I did! There were some "spawning" browns and rainbows.
We fished the honey hole by where you park and none of us caught any
thing! Wow! 1st time for that! I didn't see the numbers of fish that
I've seen in the past.

Sounds like a great day to be out if nothing else! There are not
many days over that way without wind.... g
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