Deserving of a post of its own is the Puyear Ranch on Rock Creek. The Forest Service is maintaining the ranch and it is something to see. The more than 30-mile drive on rough, sometimes single-lane, winding road was worth it to see this place. It is an astounding old ranch to visit, even if fishing were not involved. Massive 300 year old ponderosa pines set among a massive meadow, bordered by Rock Creek, with the canyon wall lining the backside, groves of aspen, and the old homesite make this one of the most impressive places that we have visited - and not known to too many folks. Charlcie was most impressed as she relaxed on the riverbank while I fished - and the fishing was rewarding!
Can you spot me among the monster trees? The river runs at the base of the canyon in the background
Another example of the size of these special trees
Beavers aren't intimidated by the size of the trees. By the way, I caught a couple of nice cutthroat trout right here
We did have rain for two days which didn't affect the beauty
Wild turkey making a quick escape
Spruce moth which are plentiful in the forest. Flies made to mimic these beauties are excellent trout producers here
Deserving of a post of its own is the Puyear Ranch on Rock Creek. The Forest Service is maintaining the ranch and it is something to see. The more than 30-mile drive on rough, sometimes single-lane, winding road was worth it to see this place. It is an astounding old ranch to visit, even if fishing were not involved. Massive 300 year old ponderosa pines set among a massive meadow, bordered by Rock Creek, with the canyon wall lining the backside, groves of aspen, and the old homesite make this one of the most impressive places that we have visited - and not known to too many folks. Charlcie was most impressed as she relaxed on the riverbank while I fished - and the fishing was rewarding!
Can you spot me among the monster trees? The river runs at the base of the canyon in the background
Another example of the size of these special trees
Beavers aren't intimidated by the size of the trees. By the way, I caught a couple of nice cutthroat trout right here
We did have rain for two days which didn't affect the beauty
Wild turkey making a quick escape
Spruce moth which are plentiful in the forest. Flies made to mimic these beauties are excellent trout producers here
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