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DMAN
08-19-2008, 11:47 PM
I know this is a SoCal forum and this is a Colorado trip, but I am from SoCal and I think people would appreciate this report anyways. I just got back from visiting my friend in Denver. While we were up there, he took us fishing to some really beautiful spots. There was a lot of excitement. My wife continued her success, as she caught 3 trout (1 rainbow and 2 brookies). I lost my count total after 15, half were brookies and the other half were rainbow. I farmed 5. I was hoping for the Colorado Grand Slam (Rainbow, Brook, Cutthroat, and Brown), but I'll settle for the double. We hit up Lake Dillon in Summit County, and a really cool river that emptied into it. We also fished a really productive gulch that produced the first brooks I've ever caught. The weather was wierd too. It was sunny for a bit, then it started raining, and within 5 minutes of the onset of the rain, it got really windy and started to snow on us. It was awesome fishing in the snow. There was a really cool snake we ran into, as well as some elk that were drinking nearby (no pic). Again, I know this is a Colorado trip, but I just want to share and contribute for all the really cool threads I've read from other readers. Here are the pics, pretty much in order.
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SoCalGuy7
08-20-2008, 12:06 AM
Great trip!

The pics of the snow and brookie are really cool! I lived in Colo. for a few months a looooong time ago. It is beautiful up there. Thanks for taking me back...:Wink:

SCG7

steve092
08-20-2008, 05:52 AM
Beautiful brookies.

Thanks for the report.

Ronira
08-20-2008, 06:41 AM
Nice photos, looks like you guys had a great trip. An awfull lot of beetle killed trees in the woods though. Looks like No Cal.

Lechuga
08-20-2008, 08:41 AM
Beautiful fish pics. Great post
GO DODGERS!:High Five:

biggyfan1
08-20-2008, 12:05 PM
wow nice color on the fish. I might be going to Kentucky soon and doing some out of state fishing maybe i will put up some pic's too.

billy b
08-20-2008, 02:32 PM
I've done some great fishing in the Rocky Mtns. Always a totally clear sky early in the morn and thundershowers in the afternoon.

BTW, not to be a pill (forgive me) but I wondered why you left Mackinaw (lake trout) and Kokanee out of your "Colorado Grand Slam?"

Thanks for the great report and pics. You're a very nice looking family.

BTW, again, is that a rattler?

CoffeaRobusta
08-20-2008, 05:35 PM
Arrrrrrggggghhhhhhh........ooooooouuuuuucccchhhhh. .......pictures to beautiful......hurt my eyes........
Seriosly man. Colorado is just georgeous and those fish look great. Thanks for sharing.
That snake's head looks too small to be a rattler but I ain't no expert on snakes.

dodoman
08-20-2008, 08:40 PM
very colorful catch and the seniery is a beaut.

CONGRATS

Troutman65
08-21-2008, 12:29 AM
Looks like great family vac. time spent fishing.:Cool: Thanks for the post & pics.

DMAN
08-21-2008, 12:51 AM
BTW, not to be a pill (forgive me) but I wondered why you left Mackinaw (lake trout) and Kokanee out of your "Colorado Grand Slam?"

BTW, again, is that a rattler?

I didn't include Mackinaw and Kokanee because they don't consider those fish in the "Grand Slam." I bought a really cool sticker to show what the "Colorado Grand Slam" actually is, but my batteries are dead. I will post it tomorrow for you guys.

As for the snake, it wasn't a rattler. Although, I am curious about which type it is.

tacklejunkie
08-21-2008, 09:00 AM
Nice going on the beautiful trout outing.
Better luck next time on the grand slam!
Would be interesting to see that sticker!

City Dad
08-21-2008, 09:13 AM
I didn't include Mackinaw and Kokanee because they don't consider those fish in the "Grand Slam." I bought a really cool sticker to show what the "Colorado Grand Slam" actually is, but my batteries are dead. I will post it tomorrow for you guys.

As for the snake, it wasn't a rattler. Although, I am curious about which type it is.

It's a garter snake - sometimes garters bearing those types of markings are called "ribbon garters" or "ribbon snakes." Like king snakes, garters can exhibit a wide range of markings and coloration.