Great set! I really like #3, the one Heidi took of you. Great sky and great scenery! etodd80 · 2008-02-03: 22:44

OMgosh, Heidi & the kids are too darn CUTE! I'm assuming the crew are your children. My two youngest are asking me what I'm laughing at (pic #4). My daughter saw the the photo and started yelling at her brother to come see the funny man kissing a fish. You made a 7 yo's night! lol Now onto serious stuff. #3 is so amazing. I love your deep and sharp dof. I'm lost in that pic. #5, 7 and 10 I love too. Wish I owned the house in #7! Wowza! *note* wish we could edit our comments. I'm queen of typos. TheCrazyCroat · 2008-02-03: 22:59

I agree with CC...you have a lovely looking family! And #3 is my favorite, too...it is so well shot. I have to say I love the shots with the snow on the trees, too...just softens the world and makes it a better place. Great set of photos, Mat! aknor · 2008-02-03: 23:11

Looks like a wonderful family outing.Beautiful scenery!Love #2 and 3..but all are great.Nice set,again. signsnwonders · 2008-02-04: 00:08

Great memories had by all. The kids will grow up and talk about these trips for years. TamaraHarden · 2008-02-04: 00:29

Great set!!! peregol · 2008-02-04: 01:30

Fantastic set - looks like fun!! jet28 · 2008-02-04: 04:54

What a great family you have, a fabulous set!! I want to go trout fishing in the Rockies!! :) Peche · 2008-02-04: 05:29

Love this set! ncshutterbug · 2008-02-04: 05:29

Great shots - stunning blog all round! virtualjourney · 2008-02-04: 05:42

so so cool your whole family loves it .. 5 is awesome and yes how blessed are you to drink in all that beauty... that is too too funny about the sucker ..but I really thought I'd see you kiss it.. and bless Heidi for taking most those shots :) Lindyart · 2008-02-04: 06:08

Such a cool set Mat! Looks like some serious family bonding. I especially love seeing photos of bloggers taken by others. Always great to get the partners perspective on things ;) And what truly spectacular scenery. You really are blessed. focussed · 2008-02-04: 06:16

It is always truly and deeply warming to see such beautiful family fun shots. This must have been a fabulous day. Thanks for spreading happiness, Mat. For the answer to your question: I think asking it is aswering it ; ) Madoc · 2008-02-04: 06:24

These are great! Really fun to see, Mat. I got cold just looking at Heidi in the water with snow covered mountains in the background... YIKES! Love the kissing suckers! DancingDolphin · 2008-02-04: 08:23

terrific shots. they are so so good storytaylor · 2008-02-04: 09:10

Wow these are great and looks like so much fun! tbranscum · 2008-02-04: 09:43

i really loved looking at these! and of course your comments are too funny. what a beautiful place - it must be so relaxing to be there. i love the one of Reilley and his cousin - too cute! and the sucker photo, not going to say to who i think is the bigger sucker... ;-) and this one of your brother fishing for 'owls' cracked me up. you all look like you have such a good time! lexlevans · 2008-02-04: 09:55

It looks like you all had such a great time. I really love the one with your son and his cousin. Great photo as usual. Take care bamommy · 2008-02-04: 10:07

These are all wonderful, but #3 is really outstanding. It really captures the grand scale of the surroundings! As always I love the family shots...it is so cool that you guys have this to share! mattandbranson · 2008-02-04: 10:47

Wow. Amazing scenery! That is a very cool sport! Waste high...whoa. PaperWings · 2008-02-04: 12:25

GREAT SHOTS.....beautiful place!!!! vterezia · 2008-02-04: 14:11

great set, perfect shots!! mireanna · 2008-02-04: 14:51

Love that 7th shot! great angle on that one. That thing on his back they use it to walk on the snow, no? You must explain why you are all in the water?? we never do that, scares the fish away:-) eljapa · 2008-02-04: 15:47

Thanks for these shots and explanations, can't fish really... :( so I enjoyed watching ! beautiful place also ! jendayee · 2008-02-04: 15:59

Counting down the days! Good thing I've never caught a sucker. Not looking forward to kissing one of those bad boys... " ) bettyluvsduncan · 2008-02-04: 16:12

I love the Fishin'Buddies photo!! Great set. These are beautiful. The lighting is very refreshing! mrutherford22 · 2008-02-04: 16:45

Very lovely family and its great that you spend time together outdoors. I must say fly fishing is something I've never tried. Looks like I'm missing out(: ambersunsets · 2008-02-04: 19:42

Beautiful pics, gorgeous family, however I think your brother needs to remember there aren't many tree fish...unless there's a rare, endangered species west of the Ole Miss! mowestlan · 2008-02-04: 20:09

Great post! So much to see from the Rocky Mountains to the fish to your family. Fly fishing seems like a very graceful way to fish. :) vollenda · 2008-02-04: 20:40

Beautiful scenery-- and it certainly looks as though a great time was had by all! Lovely set glennis · 2008-02-04: 21:02

The scenery is beautiful, but what is even more beautiful are the photos of your whole family enjoying the fishing. photopoet · 2008-02-04: 21:52

good post, mat. i have never gone fly fishing, but your pictures look fun. sunshineand · 2008-02-04: 22:08

Wonderful shots, I love the Missoula area it is gorgeous. This is a great thing to be able to share the outdoors with your family. I am particular to the Rockies myself. youlookmahvelous · 2008-02-04: 22:25

It looks like some fun "family time". Gorgeous setting, and lots of smiles from the fish too! soldotnamanda · 2008-02-04: 23:54

What a fabulous post!! Great family bonding. Incredible scenery. Wow!! That does it, I'm learning to fly fish! I'll ask Pattyb to teach me how. (Just one more of her many talents!) Jannie · 2008-02-05: 19:13

What a tradition! So, did you ever have to kiss one too? My absolute favourite is the shot with the two little fishin`Buddies! Soo much is written on their faces... proudness, concentration, excitement! I can hardly wait to do such stuff with Jamie! This is a fantastic hobby... so close to nature (well if you kiss a fish, you can`t get any closer to nature, can you?) Wonderful! longimanus · 2008-02-06: 10:29

Great shots!! #7 is the best!! I hope this got printed and framed!! All I can say is WOW great shot of the rod bennding and the little structure on the shore!! Great action shot!! But hey wait I didn't see your lips on that sucker!!! LOL SheriJ · 2008-02-06: 21:35

Great freedom, beauty and fun in these scenes. rolpa · 2008-02-07: 16:14

I think you are blessed--you're right-- with "God's most beautiful country" and I'm happy for you! SorinM · 2008-02-09: 16:44

Who is that sexy man in #9? Now that is a looker! Great pictures Mat. Jenifire · 2008-02-21: 08:09

Thanks for the privilege of sharing this precious part of your family life with us. I can realate to your brother "fishing for owls" ha ha! I've spent hours learning to be patient with overhanging trees, coaxing them into returning lures and lines... My brother just laughs at me! I can't understand why ;-) Daryl · 2008-02-24: 04:46

great shots!! My husband and I also love to flyfish!!! He is so wanting to go to Montana to fish! He is a flyfishing guide in the smokies! mindysue · 2008-06-13: 23:02

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