Well, I hope I don't jinx myself as I did last year (the flood of July 30, 2010), but it looks as if I will be making the drive to Yellowstone this fall. I have a ton of flies to replace - I had all my boxes out and open when the flood hit my house so I lost 90% of my flies but I know which ones to tie up. I have to finish restoring my Granger Favorite, but only have a small repair job besides that. I have the materials, hooks and just need to make the time. I'm re-reading my books on hatches and the area, plus I am getting weekly updates from Blue Ribbon Flies. It promises to be a good year for fishing and I will enjoy the solitude. If the late evening hatches happen, I will be able to stay on the river. I recall ant patterns working so well in 2008, but I doubt that will happen again. Let's hope last night's rain was the only scare we'll get this year.
