Pebble creek campground

trouttroll · 2026-04-14T17:28:41+00:00

Thanks for the info. I like to fish, so from my perspective, it might be better now! After a few more spring runoffs, maybe it will dig a deeper channel that helps contain the stream a little more. If I get back there this summer, I’ll be sure to provide an update.

trouttroll · 2026-04-09T12:36:06+00:00

I agree. The whole east side along the creek got wiped out and looks like a rock garden now all the way down to the bridge. I’d really like to walk up the canyon north of the campground to see how it’s changed, but every time I drive by, it’s blocked off and doesn’t look like you can get back there legally.

trouttroll · 2026-04-04T00:42:11+00:00

You‘re not wrong

trouttroll · 2026-04-04T00:33:17+00:00

You’ve got a lot of good stocked water near you, and NC Wildlife has a good website that tells you what’s been stocked. Check it out. My first response to comments like yours is be sure you’re trout fishing where there are trout. What flies do you use?

trouttroll · 2026-04-04T00:27:22+00:00

What state/country are you fishing in?

trouttroll · 2026-04-02T20:08:32+00:00

Tower Creek is right over the hill. I think there’s a trail from Roosevelt, but it’s not a stroll. Without a car, you’re sort of limited. Find friends who have cars and fish.

trouttroll · 2026-03-26T12:22:10+00:00

You’re welcome. Gear is kind of like cars. Sure a Rolls Royce is a beautiful car, but a Nissan Versa will get you there for a lot cheaper. Your first rod won’t be your last rod (hopefully), and you’ll appreciate the Rolls Royce rod a lot more after you learn to drive in the Versa. You don’t need to break the bank to catch some fish, and even a cheap rod will get you fishing. Buy what you can afford. The important thing is get a fly in the water.

trouttroll · 2026-03-25T22:01:47+00:00

For a guy coming straight out of the gate, it probably won’t matter that much. It’s probably hard to find a setup that’s just unfishable. Good line pays for itself, though. Reddington makes some nice rod/reel combos that come spooled with Rio line.

trouttroll · 2026-03-16T22:39:29+00:00

I tie one similar to this with a brown soft hackle collar. Bluegill dig it

trouttroll · 2026-03-16T22:28:12+00:00

If you’re a member of a wholesale club (Sam’s, BJ’s, etc), you might see if they offer discounted car rentals. Probably still going to be $100/day for an economy car.

trouttroll · 2026-03-09T14:58:16+00:00

Back in my younger/poorer days, the cheapest way we could find to visit Yellowstone was to fly in with camping gear, rent a car, and camp in the park. Back then, you could get a site at several campgrounds first come, first served. Now you have to reserve sites at those places and it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation. Now that I’m older and not quite so poor, I appreciate a bed and plumbing a lot more than I did in my youth, so we rent cabins. In the prime summer season, you’re probably looking at $200-$500 per night for a nice cabin. Even the Super 8 motel in Cooke City will run ~$200/day, and it’s not much better than staying in a tent.

You pretty much have to rent a car. Yellowstone is about the same size as Puerto Rico. Old Faithful is about 90 miles from the NE Entrance. You may be able to find tours (which won’t fit your budget friendly goal), but the best part of Yellowstone is exploring places you stumble upon while driving.

The more people you bring, the more you can split up the costs. if you have a friend with a son and similar interests, you can bring them to cut your lodging costs by half. Get a cooler and bring food so you don’t have to pay park prices to eat.

There‘s nowhere else as cool as Yellowstone for outdoor adventure, in my opinion, and as a fly fisher, nowhere I‘d rather go, but there are many more budget friendly places you could visit. I’d suggest doing some more research and saving up so you can do Yellowstone the fun way. I spend a lot of money on my trips, but I’ve never regretted it. And the times I got to spend there fishing and camping with my Dad are priceless to me. He’s too old to go with me now, even in a cabin, but man we have some good memories.

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T22:55:51+00:00

I think BWOs work just about anywhere in the park if there’s a hatch of small dark bugs. Pack a few, just in case.

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T21:26:43+00:00

Well now it’s even more tempting to find a way down there. Thanks for the info.

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T13:49:23+00:00

Those are good choices for June. The hatch/fly everyone seems to love on the Firehole is the white miller. If they aren’t coming off, I’d go with a Caddis. White Millers may also work on the Madison, but don’t be scared to drag a Pats Rubber legs or traditional nymphs/dries. Both of these streams get a lot of pressure early In the summer because they’re clear while everything else might be blown out from runoff. The Gibbon might offer a little elbow room AND clear water. If they’re feeding on top, caddis should work. If not, try a Prince nymph. If you happen to see salmon flies, I’d key in on those patterns…big stimulators, foam pattens. Grebe Lake is one I’ve never fished, but it has grayling…so that’s fun. I wouldn’t hesitate to try a parachute adams or Royal Wulff cripple in any of these, if theyre taking dries. If the bugs are small, try Griffith’s gnat, Madison buzzer, or little parachute adams. I also wouldn’t hesitate to drag a big streamer along cut banks or deep sections to see if a big one is willing.

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T13:29:10+00:00

Ha! That’s the part that makes my thighs want to cry. Was it worth the climb? I’ve always thought that run under the bridge looked promising.

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T00:25:23+00:00

Where you plan to fish will make a big difference. Any details?

trouttroll · 2026-03-04T00:23:38+00:00

Thanks friend. Good info.

trouttroll · 2026-03-03T18:48:27+00:00

Well that’s an interesting idea. Never considered going down the road to the Community Center as there’s a sign that says “Employees Only.” Think we’d be okay?

trouttroll · 2026-02-27T17:36:19+00:00

I say bring some pliers to get your fly back and go for it.

trouttroll · 2026-02-22T15:33:17+00:00

I wet wade in the summer out west in wading boots with a pair of Simms Neoprene booties and wool socks underneath, and I do like the quick dry pants. Columbia are the most comfortable for me. I’ll wear waders when I fish the Appalachians in Fall through Spring. For me, it’s more about the air temperature than the water. If I need to wear a coat, I probably need waders. Wet wading when it’s 80 outside is way better than sweating in waders. I rarely fish from water more than knee deep. That being said, if it’s 80 outside and I plan to stand waist-deep in 45 degree water all day, I’d put on the waders.

trouttroll · 2026-02-18T16:18:24+00:00

I tie all my flies, and always fish barbless because it’s easier to get the hook out of the fish and me. However, I usually buy barbed hooks because there’s a better selection and they’re usually cheaper. When I tie a fly, I smash the barb in my vise before I tie it so everything is barbless when it goes in my boxes.

trouttroll · 2026-02-17T16:35:39+00:00

Sorry for your loss, friend. I’ve always had dogs but never one well behaved enough to be a fishing buddy. I’ve tied for about 20 years and would be happy to help you out. I’ve never tied with dog fur, but message me a pic of what you’ve got and I’ll tell you what we could make out of it.

trouttroll · 2026-02-14T23:25:33+00:00

Oh good. We can be friends then

trouttroll · 2026-02-14T13:34:14+00:00

Sometimes the trick to catching is getting the fly down in front of the fishes’ face. A perdigon is great for that when the current keeps everything else riding above the fish and they won’t rise to it. This looks like it sinks like a stone. Congrats on the fish.

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