My objective was to fish Tenkara on Lyons Creek and Silver Creek which both cross under the road on the way to the lake. I've fished both creeks in the past and they were always good for a couple of fish, but when I got there, boy was I disappointed. The first stop was Lyons Creek and it was almost dry. Hard to realize that the last time I was here, I got stuck in the snow and it took me four hours to dig out. Being the die hard I am, I got out my Tenkara rod, put on my vest, and started upstream if you could call it that.
Upstream from the bridge |
Downstream from the bridge |
Turn around point |
I got back to the truck and drove up to Silver Creek and it had less water than Lyons. I doubt there will be any fish in these two creeks any time soon, if ever again. A sad time indeed.
Plan B was to drive back to where the South Fork of the American crosses Highway 50 at Crystal Basin Rd and fish there. As I dropped into the little town (there is one store and one motel) of Kyburz, I detoured up Silver Fork Rd. I thought maybe I could fish the section of the river that Glenn and I were heading for when we ran into the logging guys back on July 10th. Well, the logging guys were still there, but not in the way so I found a spot and headed to the river.
I fished a good mile (via various accesses) of the river and I only got one hit and run and of course it came as I was distracted by something or other and I missed it.
Disclaimer and excuses: It was hot and the fish weren't biting. I didn't get to Silver Fork until 10:30 and the sun was already on the water. I didn't use the right fly. The moon was in the wrong phase for catching.
Whine, whine, whine. OK, I'll say it. I got skunked. There. I'm sure it won't be the last time.
Next Tuesday is the annual potluck for the Amador Flyfishers Club. It's being held at Lake Tabeaud and you know how I hate that lake, but I'm going anyway. On top of that, I'm taking the Float Tube Cumberland and plan on launching it after the feast. Since it'll be late in the day and I've got secret information as to where the big browns hang out (fish finder reliable) I'm going to see if one won't take an offered Bugger or Thin Mint.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Mark
That is sad that the rivers were so low.
ReplyDeleteYou might have been skunked, but a better time could not have been had.
ReplyDeleteYup, a lot of small rivers, streams, and creeks are beggin' for water throughout the west. You still receive an A+ for effort.
ReplyDeleteSorry the fishing was tough. BTW, hoping flows improve for 2013...the wife is hinting that she wants the family vacation to be in Northern California next year. No joke. Maybe you can show me how to use one of those tenkara rods...
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ReplyDeleteAll of us get the skunk on our backs every once in a while---better luck next Tuesday
Hey buddy...I know how hot it was when we fished...tough conditions...better luck next time. I am not going to the Klamath as planned....but I will be there in October...Tight Lines...
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