Here are some links that relate to my presentation about Fishing in the Wind River Mountains that I am doing for the Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter of Trout Unlimited on January 6th of 2021.
Bridger_FishingGuide.pdf (wyo.gov)
There's Gold in the Wind River Mountains-This article convinced me to visit the Popo Agie Wilderness on my trip in July
Wind River Peak Area Fish Surveys
Lakes that are stocked with Golden Trout
Info on Deep Creek Lake
Cool hiking blog about the Tayo Lake Area that I used as reference for my first trip
Bridger Wilderness Fishing Guide
Troutrageous Article about fishing the Wind River Range
Another Hiker's Blog that I used for reference
One more hiking blog that had good info about the area I went to.
Beginner's Backpacking Guide
Article about a fishing trip in the Wind River Range
FlyFisherman.com article of fishing the Wind River Range
The Fly Fishing Forum thread about fishing the Wind River Range- photos are gone but there is still some good information
Beyond Trails in the Wind River Mountains- Really good book used for exploring The Winds.
Rich Osthoff's Website for Ordering Books and Flies
Here is the video I made about my trip in August of 2020.
VIDEO
Blog about my first trip to the Wind River Range in July of 2020
GAIA GPS-The best app for backcountry navigation
Zoleo Satellite Communicator-The one I use
Here is a checklist I made to make sure I don't forget anything on future missions. This will likely evolve over time and hopefully my pack will continue to get lighter.
General Gear
☐ Pack w/
Raincover
☐
Trekking Poles
☐ 1st
Aid Kit
☐ Knife
☐ Water
Filter
☐ Bear
Spray/Bell
☐ Backup
Battery/ Solar Charger
☐ Zolio /
Satellite Communicator
☐ Cell
Phone
☐
Charging Cables (Apple, Apple Watch, Micro USB
☐ Toilet
Paper / Poop Shovel
☐ Maps /
Compass
☐ Headlamp/Flashlight
☐
Paper/Pencil
☐ Repair
Kit-Gorilla Tape, Zip Ties…..
☐ Rope /
Pully- if hanging a food pack
☐ Kitchen Sink- Water Sack
☐ Water
Bottle(s)
☐ Bear Proof/Resistant Container
☐ Tent
☐ Sleeping Bag
☐ Sleeping Pad
☐ Pillow
Fishing Gear
☐ Rods /
Reels
☐ Rod Tube
☐ Fishing
Vest/Bag-nippers, floatant, indicators etc…
☐ Fly Boxes/Flies
☐ Net and
Net Retainer
Toiletries
☐
Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss
☐
Deodorant
☐ Soap /
Shampoo / Bodywash
☐
Sunscreen
☐ Bug
Dope
☐ Antifungal
☐
Healing Salve- Joshua Tree
☐ Gold Bond
Clothing
☐ Hat
☐
Sunglasses
☐ Socks-
2 for walking and 1 for sleeping
☐ Handkerchief, Buff
☐ Rain Gear
☐ Shoes
☐ Sandals
☐ Gloves sun/work
☐ Long Sleeve Shirt (quick drying)
☐ Pants
(quick drying)
☐ Underwear x 2
☐ Belt
☐ Swimming Trunks (optional)
☐
T-shirt (optional)
☐ Towel
☐
Washcloth
☐ Wool Baselayer- Long Underwear/ Shirt
☐ Poofy Jacket
☐ Sleeping clothes – Light Long Underwear and
long sleeve T-shirt
Food Stuff
☐ Stove
☐ Pot
☐ Titanium Rods (for Caldera Cone Stove)
☐ Fuel
☐ Cup for
coffee/measuring
☐
Plate/Bowl
☐
Lighter/Matches
☐ Fork /
Spoon / Knife
☐ Coffee
☐ Drink Mix
☐ Food
☐ Tin Foil (for cooking fish)
☐ Coozie
(If doing freezer bag cooking)