Sunday, May 31, 2009
Extravaganza 2009: 3 Weeks and Counting!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Log Jam on Rock Creek
Look At That Flow (Continue To) Go, Joe!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
FW: Montana Outdoors - Bridge Access Bill Article 5-09
FW: Montana Outdoors - Bridge Access Bill Article 5-09
Montana Outdoors - Bridge Access Bill Article 5-09
Linked here for your viewing enjoyment is one of the best trout pictures that I have seen in a long, long time--found on the cover of the current issue of the (wonderful and award winning) Montana Outdoors magazine (written and published by the Montana Fish Wild and Life Department--$9/year for a 6 issue subscription) depicting a trout about to dine on what appears to be a flying ant!
Included also is a nice article by the new FWP Director (properly) lauding the Montana Wildlife Federation (and others) for winning a six year battle to enact into law a "bridge access law", as well defined in the op ed.
Best to all,
RCR
p.s. Rock Creek is STILL flowing at 4,650 cfs--updated chart to be distributed tomorrow.
p.p.s Watch for a forthcoming email announcing the Forth Annual Extravaganza Guide Gag Gift program!!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Extravagant Rock Creek Mercantile Greetings!
An Overhead View of Rock Creek Mid-Runoff
Here is an overhead view of normally quiet, docile Rock Creek yet flowing at
a raging 4,500 cubic feet per second (it will be flowing at one tenth that
volume come August!). From this angle you can see how much turbidly there
is in the water.
When the runoff subsides (an event yet to happen per the updated Rock Creek
discharge chart), water clarity will return, visibility for the fish will
reappear and fishing will approach its nirvana.
Best to all mid-runoff,
RCR
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
FW: Holy Runoff, Batman!
E 09: Holy Runoff, Batman!
Monday, May 25, 2009
FW: Extravaganza's Top Ten FAQ's!
FW: Extravagant Tune-Up!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Extravaganza Hawaiian shirt day!
Happy High Water Season from the Bitterroot Valley, Montana,
Our spring run off has really built up a head of steam, and the "extra" snow we have had in our lower and mid level mountain reaches has receded to a much more desirable percentage! Finally! All this means is, we are being set up for the best possible water conditions during Extravaganza 2009. The rivers are into there "spitting trees stage" here, and are almost as high as they will get this season. Very rough and tumble, and mostly unfishable at the moment. The waters should settle down perfectly and the fish will be hungry, and awaiting the arrival of all three groups this year, with "open fins"!
Just a reminder to dig through the old suitcases and closets for that old Hawaiian shirt you haven't worn since the 80's! It's our first annual Hawaiian Shirt Day, on the first day of fishing with Double Up Outfitters (D.U.O.) for all three of our extravagant groups!!!
The winner, he/ she with the best/ ugliest, Hawaiian shirt wins an spanking new D.U.O. Hat! An extra prize will be awarded as well, but that's to be announced later!
Really looking forward to all the fun and fishing we have ahead of us. Cheers to you all, and see you soon!
Best,
&
Fish on,
Double Up Outfitters LLC
Friday, May 22, 2009
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
RCR
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
FW: Now THIS is a Runoff!
Frederick A. Johnson, Principal
Total Planning Concepts, LLC
Now THIS is a Runoff!
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
Love you!
Shanna Banana
Margarita Connoisseur Extraordinaire
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
Hi Ron: I am definitely in the Extravagantly excited camp!! Fred
Total Planning Concepts, LLC
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
YOU betcha!
Dave Studeman
Principal
Sage Brandworks
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
Using the current terminology, I am getting Extravagantly “stimulated” !!!…
Son
Bruce M Mowat
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
FW: Extravaganza Excitement!
ELIZABETH SPENCER
www.elizabethspencerwines.com
Extravaganza Flow Chart 5/19
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Ready...Set...Runoff!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Extravagant (Non)-Runoff Update
Extravagant Labs, Runoff and Bears, Oh My!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
45 Days and Counting, Gang!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Enthusiasm Builds as The Extravaganza Nears!!
Repeating my comment from last year….”And I thought this was a fishing trip!!!”. Damn, I am getting psyched for July!!
Bruce M Mowat
RCR
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FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
Be sure to hide some of that good stuff for Group C.
Bruce M Mowat
FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
"Is one of them a member at the Napa Valley Reserve?"
My, my , my, this posting got a lot of reaction...hmmm, wonder why?!?
RCR
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FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
Spencer wine is good stuff. I’ll come up for that.
Hmmm seems like there is lots of other good reasons to come up for. Can’t wait!!
Tim
FW: 240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
"Take one down and pass it around"
Sunday, May 3, 2009
240 Bottles of Wine In The Car, 240 Bottles of Wine...
FW: Montana Camp List
Hell!!! All I need is a pink hat.
Brad
Bradley L. Colton
RCR
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Montana Camp List
Yep, it is beginning to happen folks, so let's get to that packing list.
In preface, June is the wettest month in
The list below is broken into "MUST HAVE" and "CAN HAVE" sections. Regarding the latter first, rods, reels are available to our groups, gratis, upon request. So, here it is, your Official Extravaganza Camp List: (NOTE: ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW CAN BE PURCHASED [WITH YOUR 10% STORE-WIDE DISCOUNT] ON YOUR ARRIVAL IN MT, IF YOU WISH)
MUST HAVE:
1. Polarized sunglasses (these are an absolute must; mine are prescription (because I am nearly blind without glasses -- very comfortable sets can overlay your prescriptions--just like skiing goggles but a little more stylish).
2. A rain jacket (not a water resistant jacket which really just absorbs water at a slower pace, but a poncho or truly water resistant lightweight/medium weight rain repellant--we have had the weather change from warm blue skies to cold (as in really cold) torrential rain and then back again all within an hour--if you get wet on the river it is not a pleasant experience--See 3, infra).
3. A dry bag/boat bag for a complete change of clothes for the river (for you veterans, we handed these out as gifts to you--bring 'em--if fact, fill 'em and check them as the luggage carriers that they are!!).
4. Fast drying fishing shirts and pants. (As to pants, I highly recommend the fast drying, zip off pants which serve as long pants in the morning hours and shorts in the afternoon.)
5. Brimmed fishing hats. (Yes, history might just repeat itself here again regarding a baseball type hat; for those of you who are sunlight sensitive, I recommend a fully brimmed hat with a tie-string [so that the famous and inevitable MT wind will not decrown you].)
6. Layered clothing. (Imagine that you are going to a Niners game in September--you never know what you are going to get at The Stick, so you wear a short sleeved shirt with a long sleeve shirt over it, carrying with you a fleece and a warm jacket/raincoat--voila!!) We will have washers and dryers available to you if needed, so don't bring the whole wardrobe but certainly pack an extra day's supply (remember that boat bag and its contents-to-be in 3, supra?!?)
7. Waterproof sandals/fishing shoes. (90% of our fishing will be in the boats, but you will be getting in and out for entry, potty breaks, lunch and return, and will get wet to your knees as you embark/debark. Tennis shoes are an alternative if you don't mind changing their color [permanently] Yes, fishing sandals are an excellent purchase upon arrival--they have multi-uses and will last forever.)
8. Sunscreen and Bug-spray. (Bring sunscreen rated 15 and higher even if you think you don't need it, as you will be on the water, unprotected, for up to 10 hours each day--enough to challenge even the crustiest lawyer's skin! The bugs are nothing like
9. Fleeces (long and/or short sleeved). (These are going to be your best friend, both early in the morning and late in the evening after a fully sating day. Temperatures during your stay see average highs in the 70's to 80's and evening lows in the 40's and 50's.)
10. Casual wear. (This is not a black tie event, folks; shorts and
CAN HAVE:
A. Fly rods and reels (5 and 6 weight rods are the order of the day--again, these are included in the Extravaganza package so only bring yours if you have them and want to fish them) bring those rods and reels, veterans!!
B. Waders
C. Expensive digital camera gear that you would like to get wet and destroy (Yes, folks, as in the past, we are going to have 5.0 megapixel digital cameras for your usage in each of your boats (which don't get ruined even even if you drop them in the water.) As in the past, we will put all pictures by group onto a CD and mail it to each of you.
D. Booze (We have it all folks, so make your request in advance so e can have a supply on hand and leave it at home--only water and soft drinks on the boats, by the way.)
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There it is folks, your Official Extravaganza
May the blessings of June be upon each of your as we stretch out towards the glories of
Best,
Rock Creek Ron