Them Apples

Posted October 8, 2009 - 8:53am

Note from Montana

The Loot...The Loot...I thought I would at least share what it's like to live in the northern Rockies during fall, when the weather can be bright, sunny, and warm, or downright brutal. Right now it's becoming downright brutal. Which means, if you have fishing plans encompassing the next few days you better hold off.

Here's the deal: some cold weather is shuffling out of Canada and by Friday night the temperature is expected to drop to two degrees at night. The first part of the storm hit yesterday, just about the time I'd scheduled to pick the apples off a neighbor's tree. I've been watching those apples all summer and fall and wondering why my neighbor would let them go to waste. And then, Tuesday night, she called over the fence and said, "I'm headed to North Carolina. If you'd like those apples, feel free to pick them." So, at 5 p.m. yesterday I braved that tropical Montana weather and conducted my apple harvest.

Thought some of these photos might entertain while offering a visual of what Montana might look like for the next few days. So, what's the answer to the fishing dilemma you ask. I'm headed to Idaho, where the weather is supposed to be significantly warmer, to camp out and fish steelhead on the Clearwater River. Notes when I get back.

Cold PickingCold Picking Apples in a SnowstormApples in a Snowstorm

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Comments

when you get back...

by Visitor - 2009-10-09 12:31

...hopefully some steelie pics too!

Cider?

by Visitor - 2009-10-13 14:57
You going to turn some of them apples into cider? Somehow cold weather + apples makes me think of a warm, spicy adult beverage. Andrew

The thought, of course, has

by Greg Thomas - 2009-10-15 08:47

The thought, of course, has crossed my mind. Did that back in, er, high school, as some sort of experiement. Wow. Cider is good.

 

greg

Shorts?

by Visitor - 2009-10-15 09:59
Your right that is entertaining. What were you thinking? Have a great trip to the Clearwater wish I was going with you. Lots of pics are a must. J.R.

Coming soon

by Greg Thomas - 2009-10-15 13:41

Coming soon to a screen near you... those steelhead shots you're talking about.

 

greg

Seen on the Clearwater

by Visitor - 2009-10-15 14:44
I saw Thomas on the Clearwater last weekend. I can't prove it, but I'm pretty sure the bastard cut my anchor rope, and now my anchor is at the bottom of the Peck Hole. Had to use an old rusty wheel we found at Hog Island for an anchor the rest of the trip. Crafty bastard that Thomas.

Seen and heard

by Greg Thomas - 2009-10-19 08:21

Oh, yea, you saw me, falling off a rock I'm sure. Regarding the anchor, sorry, but when a single boat loads up on fish someone has to encourage a move downstream. You two were sweeping up the sea. You had to go.

Did manage to hook three and land none. My steelhead angst, for sure. Landed a small king which was cool. Saw the dark and seedy side of the Oasis. Saw the dark and scary side of the Clearwater Club. Sang Roadhouse Blues on stage at the Oasis with some blonde vixon ... oh conk conk.

Glad to hear you guys had a blast. Sorry again about the anchor. The one you used after I offed your original one was actually way cooler than that ratty metal triangle you had hanging off the back end.

greg

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