Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 1:22 pm
The excitement of our 2009 banquet is past, but not the memories. See our photo albums from the banquet below. We are already planning the next banquet. Mark your calendar for Friday, September 24, 20...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Nov 8, 2009, 11:36 am
Pinegrass, a bluegrass band, in concert, Kalispell, MT on November 14, 2009. Music starts at 7:30 pm. Performance is at the KM Theater. See below for ticket information. KM Theater (map) 40 Seco...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Nov 8, 2009, 11:34 am
Off season is here. We will be posting about fishing, but also about fall hunting, winter, back country skiing, music and other outdoor activities. Thanks for following Wapiti Waters. We look forward...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Oct 25, 2009, 11:46 am
Jack Mauer on Rio Chimehuin (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Fly fishing in Montana might be similar to fly fishing in Argentina, but Argentina’s open spaces are even vaster. Jack Mauer first visited the...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Oct 21, 2009, 8:23 pm
Rainbow on the Bitterroot River (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Fly fishing the Bitterroot River in the fall is fantastic. The weather changes dramatically during the day giving stellar light shows and the...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Oct 19, 2009, 11:44 am
Peter and Chris fished two day with Jack on two different rivers. They really lucked out with the weather. It has been cold, but this Saturday and Sunday, the weather warmed and we and the fish were g...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Oct 17, 2009, 10:28 am
After a cold spell, there was this very nice day in October. Richard and Jack fished the middle to lower Bitterroot and the fish were very cooperative. The water is very clear and flat. This means the...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Oct 6, 2009, 4:55 pm
It is fall in Montana and great fishing, but watch out for redds. Brown trout are spawning. Brown trout from the Bitterroot in the spring Fall brings cooler temperatures that cue brilliant foliage, ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Oct 5, 2009, 5:12 pm
Small elk herd in December 2008 (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) This is a photo journal of a particular group of elk in the Bitterroot Valley. The photos document movements in almost every month of the ye...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Oct 5, 2009, 5:09 pm
Mule deer doe and fawn (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Mule Deer - Odocoileus hemionus Mule deer in western Montana are an interesting lot. They differ from Montana's other native deer, the white-tai...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 30, 2009, 1:27 pm
Tommy caught this nice fish on a rainy day on the Bitterroot. It has been a very warm and dry fall. The rain is welcomed by us and the trout.
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 29, 2009, 8:19 pm
Ruffed Grouse - Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Lewis called this bird, "the small brown pheasant" and he said it was "booted" or feathered to the foot. Actually, the feathe...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 26, 2009, 4:08 pm
Reflections of the sky and fall leaves. Photo: Merle Ann Loman Click Fall colors, fall fishing and more on the Bitterroot River in Montana for the article on Examiner.com Fall is a great time to fis...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 23, 2009, 10:25 pm
They drove up from Ketchum, Idaho to Triple Creek Ranch near Darby (they live in the mid-west). It is difficult to find a more beautiful drive. Their next adventure was to fish the Bitterroot River. Y...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Sep 23, 2009, 4:58 pm
It is the 30th anniversary so there are 30 dozen flies...and a twist...in this box. It is handcrafted of many beautiful woods. This will be a treasure for one lucky bidder. Geoff Fitzgerald's Fam...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 23, 2009, 1:01 pm
Billy Burk is a friend from Colorado. He is a busy guy with family, work...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 23, 2009, 12:25 pm
September 21 is the first day of fall and though this month has been warmer than usual, the nights are cooling off. As a result, Mother Nature begins to paint her fall canvas. The angle of the sun and...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 22, 2009, 3:06 pm
Casey Hackathorn is an Outfitter/Guide out of Missoulian Angler in Missoula, MT. He and Jack have this bond: a fascination for pike, actually BIG pike. So far Casey is the winner but then he has been ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 21, 2009, 5:49 pm
The Kootenai Fire started west of Stevensville, Montana on July 12, 2009. Lightning struck in the Kootenai Canyon on a steep rock face about 2 miles into the wilderness. The Bitterroot Valley has had ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 21, 2009, 3:15 pm
Jack Mauer fishes for a living, but what does he do on his day off? He gets up early and goes fishing for Northern Pike. His favorite spot is a section in the lower Bitterroot (exact location is undis...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Sep 20, 2009, 2:17 pm
The tomato adds moisture and sweet acidity to this version of a smoked salmon dip. Copyright 2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved Prep Time: 25 min Inactive Prep Time: hr min Cook Time: hr mi...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Sep 16, 2009, 5:56 pm
Healthy and delicious – these moist muffins are a great breakfast addition or satisfying snack for the river or trail. Copyright 2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved Prep Time: 15 min Inacti...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 16, 2009, 10:47 am
Jack met Bob and Ferguson at a public access and fished the very LOWER Bitterroot for trout and pike. This is near the confluence of the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers and is great habitat for both ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 15, 2009, 11:51 am
Jack fished the Bitterroot River on September 10 with two great friends, Mike and Marty. Here is one of the trout Marty caught. The second photo shows a view of the smoke from the Kootenai Fire. We ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 13, 2009, 1:15 am
I have been busy with other work. Here is a nice fish, just for fun
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 12, 2009, 11:29 am
Come to the Bitterroot Chapter of Trout Unlimited Banquet at the Bitterroot River Inn.To see the dinner menu, live auction items and silent auction items visit www.brtu.org/blog. There will be door p...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 11, 2009, 5:18 pm
John Corrigan took a working/vacation trip to the northwest US in late August. He attended a conference in Portland, Oregon, and after taking care of business, rented a car and headed east. When he re...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Sep 10, 2009, 3:11 pm
I know these are just a usual peanut butter cookie, but the PayDay bar and Adams Peanut Butter make them just a little over the top! Copyright 2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved Prep Time: 3...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 10, 2009, 12:12 pm
Here are some rise patterns. I was at Tucker Crossing hanging out when I saw the Osprey near a pool on the edge of the Bitterroot River. Some trout were working the edge near the foam. They weren'...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 9, 2009, 9:35 pm
This morning I couldn't believe the sky over the Bitterroots. See how blue it was and how the moon looked so delicate and white.
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Sep 9, 2009, 9:07 pm
A moist, tender bread that doesn’t crumble when used for sandwiches. Copyright 2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: 3 – 3 1/2 hours min Cook Time: 45 m...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Sep 9, 2009, 3:50 pm
2009 BRTU Banquet Live Auction Program LA-: “The Art and Soul of Cooking.” Robert Neaves, Owner of Art Focus, is well-known as a master of oil painting. Bob has been contributing fine artwork to ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Sep 9, 2009, 3:23 pm
RIVERSONG CATERING Seasonal Organic Cuisine Menu for Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet (our 30th) September 25th, 2009 Salads *Fresh Bitterroot Apples, Spinach, Gorgonzola, Toasted Pecans Balsamic Vin...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 9, 2009, 1:38 pm
Yesterday Jack fished with clients that wanted to do a stretch on the Clark Fork River near Superior. It fished, although not as well as they might have liked. Here are a few of the fish they caught. ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 8, 2009, 9:39 am
If we were to have a favorite client, Terry Nobles would be it. He loves, loves, loves to fish and be on the river. We have known and fished with Terry for many years. Today he brought his Grandnephew...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Sep 7, 2009, 2:05 pm
This is a sweet and tart treat with a tender crust. Not your usual suspect in a fruit dessert. Copyright 2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: 10 min Cook T...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 7, 2009, 10:17 am
Mike and Susan are here much of the year and their friends come to fish with them. These photos are from a couple of different days with Mike and his friend Carl. Click here to view all 4 photos in a...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Sep 3, 2009, 4:41 pm
Local fishing guide Dan Vermillion reacts as President Barack Obama almost hooks a trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Originally uploaded by The Official White H...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 3, 2009, 4:21 pm
Local fishing guide Dan Vermillion reacts as President Barack Obama almost hooks a trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza) S...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Sep 3, 2009, 10:17 am
I took these photos in late June and early July. They were in a medium sized Aspen snag in a fairly open, hot and dry area on the way up a ridge. They were really fun to watch as both the male and fem...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 3, 2009, 8:57 am
Chris and Peter fished with Wapiti Waters guide, Nick Stipich and had a super day on the Clark Fork River. Here is a note from Chris: Hello Jack, Thanks for setting us up with Fly Fishing Guide, Nick ...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 2, 2009, 11:45 am
Jack and Joe fished the Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers near the confluence. They scouted for northern pike and caught some nice rainbow trout, too. Click here to view all in a new window
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Sep 1, 2009, 2:00 pm
This place is absolutely wonderful. It is fresh, clean, beautiful, centrally located for fishing the Bitterroot River, yet in a country setting near Forest Service hiking trails in the Bitterroot Moun...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Aug 31, 2009, 2:28 pm
Jack fished Doc and Bo Oldstone for a couple of days. These photos are on the Clark Fork River. They fished for trout and pike and caught both! You can probably tell that this was a bright, hot day. C...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Aug 29, 2009, 12:27 pm
Here is an exciting line-up of programs put on by Bitterroot Trout Unlimited. Click the links to read more about the topics. The public is welcome to attend all Bitterroot TU program meetings. Unless...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Aug 27, 2009, 9:46 am
Jacob shared these photos with us and if you frequent this blog, you know I can't resist sharing fishing photos people send in. These are great. Thanks, Jacob. To the left is a photo of Dan and J...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's adventures, flora and fauna - Aug 26, 2009, 7:52 pm
I am working on a slideshow of this osprey. It flew over my chicken coop and landed in a snag next to it. At first I thought it was a hawk after my chickens. Then I saw the fish. I was able to photogr...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Blog for Montana Fly Fishing with Wapiti Waters and Jack C. Mauer - Aug 26, 2009, 12:29 pm
Dave and his friend, Gary, met Jack on the Big Hole for a few days. The water levels are dropping some but the fishing is great. Always there is the spectacular scenery. Click here to view all the ph...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Merle's Get Out and Get Fit Meal Ideas - Aug 25, 2009, 8:08 pm
Quinoa is a wonderful high protein (12%–18%) substitute for grains or pasta. For even more flavor cook it with broth instead of water. With no mayonaise, this salad travels well. Recipe courtesy M...
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Merle Ann L. posted an article on Bitter Root Chapter of Trout Unlimited Blog - Aug 25, 2009, 10:17 am
Here is a post dedicated to our neighbors, Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Missoula, Montana. A message from our friend, Jerry O'Connell: For the past 20 years, our Big Blackfoot Cha...
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