My first visit to the Rocky Mountains region in 1992, I ran into some very memorable moments. That year I saw the majestic scenery of the park for the first time as we entered the park through the north eastern entrance.In the little town of West Yellowstone, my buddy Don and I awaited for Scott to arrive in his camper he bought from his (then) boss. It was an old beast, pretty much resembling a lunch box on wheels. But we had the best camping experience in the park! The fishing in the park has never been as good as during my first visit.
I also met Craig Mathews, the owner of Blue Ribbon Flies. I wasn't aware that he was a fly fishing celebrity then. Like any fly shop in the Rockies, this shop was like heaven on earth. Every imaginable brand, equipment and the ambiance was just amazing!
What made an everlasting impression was that he agreed to trade in my 2 piece rod (Sage 690LL) I bought back home specially for this trip for a brand new 4 piece rod, which was quite a novelty back then. The 4 piece Sage 490 LL I traded was an eye opener for me! The lighter weight of the rod was such a joy to cast all day. The multi piece rod that casts like a 2 piece rod was also totally new to me.
