FISH CATCHING TRAVEL
Knockin Tail Lures by My Coast Outdoors
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When we got back from our hike I took this from 20ft away in the back yard. A good buck with room to grow.
We are sure enjoying watching the bucks mature. This guy was with a bigger older buck who is on the decline comparing horns. This one on the other hand is headed to a 5×5 thanks to his eye guards. Our backyard is one wild place, and we love it.
After spending the last couple of days doing things to the house we took the day off and made a drive north of Creede. The house is slowly taking shape, it is a process but things are coming along. But it is a labor of love, for the first time in my life I really feel like I belong, and I am so thankful to be here.
Tuesday – The Bachelor Loop
Creede Colorado is an old mining town that is now a tourist destination and about 20 miles from the house. There are over a dozen old mines on a really cool drive, so we decided to give it a go and it was a great ride. Most of the mines played out over the years but that is about to change. The Last Chance Mine is open as an attraction, and you can tour it and do a little mining. The Equity mine which is at the end of the line has been there for over a 100 years and is going to be re-opened for real mining soon. The area had lots of gold and silver along with other minerals taken out over the years and looks like after their exploration it can still produce enough to make it worth it. The drive is not full on 4wheel, but it is steep and high going through a stunning canyon.
Looking down on Creede from the mountain at the Last Chance Mine.
An old mine way the heck down there.
The same mine but taken with the 600mm from the same perch.
Need some rocks? The Last Chance Mine has them.
It amazes me those old miners in the late 1800’s walked all the way up the canyon and then drilled into the side of the mountains.
Bachelor City. At one-point multiple hotels, gambling dens, saloons, and stores. Now all that is left is some metal and a fallen down house or two. Back to the land.
The town was a real wild west town full of tough folks and plenty of outlaws. We followed the trail, it was amazing how little of town is left. While only a couple of fallen down log structures are left but the area was littered with old tin with few indications of what was there. We went ahead and hiked into the aspen woods above it to the top of the mountain. We both enjoy just wandering around, you never know what you will find.
Taking a break in an aspen grove at 10,500 feet. Cool little hike.
She was bedded down right by the road. I am really learning to love mule deer.
As I type this the next morning there is an old woman standing in front of me, pack, bear spray, and camera, guess I will take the hint and out we go for a little hiking and fishing. Fresh trout for supper.
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The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.
For all your wading needs.
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Wednesday
The Boss was wanting a fish fry so we decided to head to the Big Meadow area. First up we went almost to the tree line for a hike. That area had a fire a few years ago and we wanted to just wander around at almost 11,000 feet.
Parked the truck and headed to the woods for our hike. Still a little snow on the mountains.
There was very little sign other than an occasional bone or two.
But stuff is starting to grow and the aspens are really spreading.
It looked like a bomb went off.
We had a great hike. While I am getting accustomed to the altitude we take it slows, plenty of water and the occasional break. We carry bear spray, a side arm, and basic things like compass, fire starter, and emergency blankets to name a few. Though we hope we never need any of it, after working in emergency medicine and the wife still in the ER we know shit happens. Never forget this is the woods. I am going to add a GPS emergency satellite beacon as much time as we are spending way up and out of cell range much less with very few folks around.
After the hike I caught a limit of trout out of the lake and we had her fish fry. One thing I really like about the fishing here: Want to be fancy break our the long rod, want supper head to the lake and catch stockers, either way fish on the line. As far as I am concerned there is no better way to spend the day. The Boss has 2 more full days before flying back so it will be out and gone tomorrow.
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It has been so dry here in Colorado and consequently the threat of fires is rising. At this moment there are 4 fires in the area and the biggest is way up in the mountains and the fire departments are unable to get to it. It grew rapidly and is now drawing a serious response. None are currently a threat to our house, and all fires are now banned when camping or picnicking. As dry as it is and with the wind blowing in a cold front the danger is high. Hurricane or fire, nothing to mess with and only fools ignore official warnings.
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One More Run
I just renewed my website for 3 more years. Guess I have more to say and many more pictures and adventures to share. But the process was stupid. It all had to do with my debit card on file with them some piece of shit tried to use so it was cancelled and a new one issued. So I get an email that stuff is due, but being out here I do not have all the pins and numbers that are required to pay online. I call and since I do not have this and that we have to go through an email exchange to verify I am me and take my money. Think about the following question I asked: I am on the phone with you and cannot pay without further action so here is my question: Are you telling me you have random persons who call and pay other folks bills? He said yes, lots of time. Ok see if they will pay mine. Bullshit, but at least it is paid and the blog goes on. And to the few of you who said keep it going keep on reading. Thanks.
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There is what a couple of grown folks did for 2 days, and it continues. So keep stopping in and thanks for reading my stuff.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
