Billy Burk and early spring fishing in Colorado

Billy sent a few more photos recently with trout from the Arkansas River in Colorado. If you read our blog, you know I can't resist posting Billy's photos! We hope he gets back to Montana this summer so we can post him with Montana trout.

 Thanks Billy!
Merle

Winter in Colorado - Billy is still fishing

Billy Burk, our good friend in Colorado sent us these great photos recently. He said I could share them on the blog. All the photos are by Billy. Thanks Billy!

From Billy Burk 2011 Super Bowl

Here is a photo of two Superbowl fish. My neighbor Cody and I went to the river Sun. morning and Had the whole river to ourselves; (it's been a while, due to increased exposure in the media). After landing a double, he donated his (smaller) fish for a photo op. One monster took me out to the deep, faster current and came unbuttoned, Grrrrrr! There was a good Midge hatch coming off though, and we landed a bunch of stocker's on size 22-26 Miracle Midge pattern. My Bride and I went to some friends' for their "Bowl" party in the afternoon had a blast there too! What a great day!

From Billy Burk 2011 winter

I took a photo of my buddy and neighbor Cody on our trip to the Taylor River Tailwater ( the Hog Trough) catch and release area. Big fish are always possible. Unfortunately they are very well educated and tight-lipped for the most part! We got snowed on most of the day but during a calm moment I saw this photo-op.

The last photo is a sunset.

From Billy Burk 2011 winter

Billy Burk fishing a reservoir in Colorado

Billy Burk is a good friend and fishes with Wapiti Waters as often as he can with his buddy Jeff (who lives here). Billy stays in close touch and sends us photos from time-to-time. Here are the most recent ones.

From Big Fish spring 2010 - Billy Burk fishing a high-park reservoir in Colorado

It's been very Windy here this year too. I took a day off for my Birthday on the 5th, and went to a High-park reservoir at a spot where you have to hike in for a couple miles. Ice off, and opening day did not happen till May 1st this year (very late). I had to fight the "W" for most of the day from straight-on, and my right boot (wader) had sprung a new leak. I stuck with it though; as the fishing was Great!  I landed 22 fish, all but one were in the 3-4 lb class; Whoo-Hoo! They were taking a red Ice cream cone- Chronamid pattern that I tied myself. The only way it could have been better, is if I had someone there with me to share the experience.

Wish I was coming this year again to see you! Will make a concerted effort next year!

Please tell Jack I said Hi. Will keep you up to date, especially after the Rogers' visit here next month.

Take care, and I hope your fishing season is an awesome one!!!!!
Billy

Thanks Billy, we will see you next year! Merle and Jack

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Billy Burk caught a fat cuttbow in Colorado

Billy caught this cuttbow on the Arkansas River in Colorado. Thanks for sending the photo in!

We would love to share other photos. Send them in with comments about where and how you caught them!

Going fishing today with Montana TU Director, MT TU board member, Conservation District Board member and a group of conservation minded outfitters. We will post photos this week of some rip-rap projects, comments and hopefully some fish, too.

Fly fishing and hunting is what Billy Burk loves

Billy Burk is a friend from Colorado. He is a busy guy with family, work and of course his outdoor recreation. He has been building a "trophy room" and I asked for photos. It isn't quite "decorated" yet, more photos and mounts to hang. Nice!

When he included these photos of trout he photographed in the Arkansas River, I had to blog them.

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West Fork of the Bitterroot with Billy and Jeff

This was the last day of Billy's trip. He just sent me photos. They caught some hogs!! I mean big trout.

I just updated the slideshow below with photos from Jack's camera.

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The Big Hole River with Jeff and Billy

Jeff and Billy fished the Big Hole with Jack for a few days. Here are the photos that they sent me - taken with their camera. I have yet to see what is on Jack's camera. I will post those as soon as he has the time to give it to me. He has been very busy with fishing clients.

6/22: I just updated the slideshow below with a few photos from Jack's camera.

See the slideshow below.

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Billy Burk on the Bitterroot River

Billy Burk is up from Colorado visiting his good friend Jeff. Jeff and Billy fished the Bitterroot yesterday with Jack. See the slideshow below.

Tomorrow they will drive to the Big Hole, meet up with Jack (who is guiding there today) and fish another two days. They know how to have a good time. I hope they will be able to take more photos on the Big Hole. Check back to see...

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Billy Burk is coming to Montana in June

I am a bit behind on blogging some photos sent in by friends. Here are two photos from Billy Burk of Pueblo, CO. He is coming up to fish with his (and our) friend, Jeff, in June. They are thinking they will fish on the Big Hole.

Billy's message:
Attached are photos of a recent catch, close to home, on the Arkansas River, and Walter the Wapiti; finally mounted on the wall in our living room. He was harvested from Jeff's Dad's ranch in western Colorado last October. Take care and God Bless..............Billy Burk

Salmon Flies by Billy Burk

Billy Burk sent photos of these flies he tied. Jack thinks he did a good job on them.

Hey Merle! Just a note to say hi, and run my pattern past Jack for this years' trip. Attached is my attempt at copying a leftover fly from our trip 2 years ago. The hook size is 8, barbless. I think it actually looks pretty good, (considering the source).
take care!!!!....Billy

Billy Burk from Pueblo West, CO

Billy Burk comes up to fish with his friend and our neighbor, Jeff Rogers. We hope he comes back soon. He is a ton of fun, always a happy face. Here is a note from Billy about this photo.

Hey Merle and jack! Just a note to wish you well. Hope you are happy and content this holiday season. Sorry I didn't make it up there this year, next year I will make a concerted effort to show up and fish circles around Jeff!
Attached is a photo of a nice Cutbow I landed Saturday on the Arkansas River, close to my home. Tight lines!..
.Billy

Billy just sent me another one! I love it that it includes his son, Ryan!

note from Billy: Hey Merle, I will include one more photo with this e-mail, then I had better leave room for someone else! This is a pic. of my son Ryan, and I, at the end of a successful pheasant and quail hunt in Kansas. Our Vizsla's, Shy and Yoshi, love it as much as we do! Those deep sea fishing photos were from my trip with the Rogers' to Mexico in August. Thanks for a great website and blogger!!!! .Billy