Well, I indeed learned a lesson today! My 'why and how" question has been answered. I imagined pristine alpine lakes with hungry fat fish. I never thought someone else had provided this opportunity for me other than the land. So, a big thank you to all that have planted fish and have gotten me into the search for something other than a combat hole.

I am still dissapointed that the fish aren't just there because they are(probably explains why the logging road lakes in Canada never granted me even a bite) but it puts a whole different appreciation for those that packed those fish in.

I will be starting my hike -ins mostly along the I-90 corridor as I love the scenery and it's quiet at this early point. It's close and will work my legs out for some of those more intense trips. I appreciate the pm's and hiking-fishing advice. I have checked the govs site on alpine lakes and it is lacking a lot of the most remote lakes that I'd like to see. So, I will have to contact a ranger to hear more about the great spots this state has to offer. Canada comes later this year, but the relatives know all the back holes to send me out into. If anyone has a great hike in fishing spot to offer up, I promise, my lips will be shut. Now, just have to get the bear mace!