Few locals even knew about MyNewFavorite Stream. A friend of mine had been studying the map and we got together when he found that this quick little creek hit a long meadow somewhere in the middle of its downstream course. The Jeep ride took an hour and it was bumpy, but when we reached the meadow we knew we had struck the mother lode. We caught three species of cutthroat. Secret Spot Finding 101 Don't always believe what you read or hear about a river or lake.
Fisheries have a way of changing over the years.
And don't forget that you can always ride horseback on certain trails to make a long trek a lot more endurable. Sometimes a prospective stretch of stream that has a poor reputation lives up to the reputation. But when you do your homework and you find a secret spot so rich that you won't share the location with anyone but your spouse or your pastor, then it makes the effort all worthwhile. Look for where the trail or road leaves the river. Often, a hike in of only fifteen or twenty minutes will put you water that hasn't seen an angler all season.