Feeding Cutthroat …. A Mini Essay

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  • Aug 7, 2007 at 11:18 pm #7347
    Avatar photoSteve K.
    Member

    While taking a break from fishing, I watched this 15″ cutthroat feeding on tiny midges in the surface film. I thought it was kind of neat to slow things down and see what really happens. Before you ask, I have no clue what this guy was eating. That’s why he was so tough to catch. Never did matter of fact. đŸ™‚


    http://i.pbase.com/g6/84/653284/3/83399097.dc9ahCmQ.jpg
    1. The Rise


    http://i.pbase.com/g6/84/653284/3/83399090.65sWPg1x.jpg
    2. The Take.


    http://i.pbase.com/g6/84/653284/3/83399093.Sq02YwFB.jpg
    3. The End.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 2:00 pm #61664
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Drifter –

    You may have to post links; it looks like your photos are being scrambled by the host somehow to prevent outside display.

    Zach

    Aug 8, 2007 at 2:33 pm #61665
    Tim Pommer
    Member

    I am seeing them fine.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 4:10 pm #61666
    Don Thompson
    Member

    I am also unable to see

    Aug 8, 2007 at 4:30 pm #61667
    Avatar photoCameron Mortenson
    Member

    Unable to see as well…please repost.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 6:13 pm #61668
    Avatar photoSteve K.
    Member

    Thanks TP. Fixed….I hope.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 6:57 pm #61669
    Avatar photoCameron Mortenson
    Member

    Very cool post.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 7:23 pm #61670
    Avatar photoSteve K.
    Member

    I’m not sure what the stream naming policy is ….here at The I A. Let’s just say NE corner of Yellowstone N.P.  Email or PM me and I’ll get you specifics. I was sitting on a rock ledge, about 15 feet above the surface of the water. The fish was very accomodating.

    Thanks for the comments.

    Aug 8, 2007 at 11:25 pm #61671
    Avatar photoJoel Thompson
    Member

    Drifter those are very cool shots! Did you have the camera on multiple frames per second in order to slow it down? Also just curious as to wether or not you were able to see this all happen with out the help of the camera?

    Joel

    Aug 9, 2007 at 1:16 pm #61672
    Avatar photoSteve K.
    Member

    I really was not prepared for this shoot. I had a cheap zoom lens, no polarizer and was not using the tripod. I would watch the fish through the viewfinder and start snapping as he approached the surface. I intend to try again with a better lens and tripod. My plan is this……….

    I’m gonna pull the trigger on the Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 with image stabilization pretty soon. I also want to mount the setup on a tripod (with IS turned off) and aim it at the area where the fish is rising. Using a remote cable release, I will be watching the fish w/o looking through the viewfinder. I’ll shoot multiple frames and pick out the important ones.

    I’m open for suggestions to improve. I really enjoy this type of photography and want to get better. I need to learn which lighting angles are best for this type of shot…ie…sun overhead, at angle behind the camera, in front? I dunno. Any of you have examples of feeding fish that you could post?

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