Fishing

Needing an adventure, and trying to find some new waters to fish, we headed up to Park City to check out Alpine Lake. After finding out that the lake was 4 miles up there and it was already 3pm, we popped the $15 bucks to use the Gondola to get up there. Knowing that the lift closes at 5pm, we were not afraid of hiking back down in the dark. As we were walking to the gondola a lady said to her child, "wonder if they are gonna catch some squirrels up there, maybe a marmort or two."


We got to the top of the chair and had a small hike up to the lake. Some summer hikers wanted to touch TDT's spikes...and practically get his autograph. At the lake a fly fisherman was already trying to trick some Tigers but had no success. Apon asking him what flies he tried, he said "random flies". Hummm never heard of a random pattern before.


So we tried our hand and getting some Tiger action. TDT was the 1st to get some to hit the dry flies, but could not get a hook up. Then a Tiger took his copper john on the dropper.


Then after I switched to a Zebra Midge I got my 1st fish.


After a few more casts I got into a BIG Tiger Trout. After a 15min fight I got him in.


Before we knew it the action died off for me, but TDT was just nailing Tiger after Tiger on his crawdad imitation flies.







There was a nice sequence of a Tiger who did not want to pose for a photo op.




Then when all hope was lost I got 1 last Tiger Trout...which was the biggest of the day. His belly was HUGE, I could not even get my hands around him!



Soon after it was getting dark so we started the hike back down to the car. With 4 miles ahead of us it was gonna be a long walk.


At the Sun Lodge we took a much needed break.


And before we knew it we had plenty of steeps and miles behind us.


Back at the car the sunset was started up above the "Orange Bubble Express". I guess one could call it a "Orange Bubble Sunset".




"Think like a fish.....no matter how crazy it gets!"

nice tiger trouts. I wish i could of caught some on my trip but i just hope this week I will find a big one :)



Fly fishing season is just kicking off so let's make it a good season.
Have a happy fishing day.

Wow! looks like a great time.. but I must say those are some funny looking squirrels you guys caught..

Hmm I think acorn flies might have worked. If all else fails you can resort to PB (not power bait but peanut butter).

I should have remarked that we were going to net deer! There were two on the way down but they didn't let us get very close.

The lady touching my spikes was classic! Should have had Evil Tye Dye take a pic and put captions reading "Do not appraoch the Wildlife!!!"

Although she was not the 1st person to ask to touch them.



-TDT (AKA Spike's Pike)

"Like you were gonna marry a carp and put in a tank or something, let it wear a pink dress, and have coffee and conversations with it." - harlin

Nice tigers! Sounds like an awesome adventure
http://fishingwithfuzz.blogspot.com

I've gone over that lake countless time skiing, didn't know such beautiful fish existed in that pond. I'll definately have to check it out, especially to get my first tiger.

I spent 2 seasons there and yep I passed right over the flat under the new "orange bubble express" on my skis as well.

Hmm, kinda want to ice fish it but then again I better ask, and watch out for the 3 bubble up spots! Bet it is thin in those spots. More research must be done and I had better fish it before or after the regular season if I go. We will return in the fall to see if those pigs gain weight!

PM sent.



-TDT (AKA Spike's Pike)

"Like you were gonna marry a carp and put in a tank or something, let it wear a pink dress, and have coffee and conversations with it." - harlin

When I die, I want to come back as your triplet. You two have the most amazing adventures. I am totally living vicariously through your post.

2 thumbs up fur the hair.

love those tigers, one of my favorite fishies. nice job on another great adventure!