Meet Barbara |
We met at 0900 at Cat Creek Campground and once wadered up, fished the pool below the pool below the bridge. That's always the first stop o any fishing trip here. Barbara fished an Irresistible Adams and I fished the Paralyzer. We both had hits, but none that would stay on the hook.
After a while we moved upstream where Juan and I fished on the 19th. Again, we had hits, but nothing would stick. Note to self, put some glue on the hook. Just kidding.
Somewhere up the creek I managed to bring this one to hand after doing a short distance release (at my toes actually) of a small brown.
First rainbow of the day. |
Another pool |
We fished maybe 3/4 of a mile and by then I started getting to the point where I was beginning to stumble when I walked. Years ago I had a small stroke and the more tired I get the easier I stumble, so when I get to that point it's time for me to call it quits.
Barbara continued to fish after I left and I'm sure she brought more to hand. There is no doubt in my mine that she knows what she's doing when she has a fly rod in her hand whether it's a regular fly rod or a Tenkara rod.
On the way back to the truck I took the following two pictures.
From under the bridge |
From on top of the bridge |
Till next time.
Mark
Mark
ReplyDeleteOutstanding looking area you guys were fishing. Have you tried a walking staff. I never go wading without one anymore. Colorful rainbow you landed--thanks for sharing
Hi Bill, like American Express I never leave home without it. It's what balances me until I get to the truck.
DeleteMan, no matter what form of presenting the fly you choose, results matter.
ReplyDeleteYou had fun, and that rainbow is a real beauty.
Who's the Pro, here?! You have done an excellent job getting folks out, Mark. Good on ya! Those little trouts sure are pretty. Take care -
ReplyDeleteNice, super glue keeps them on the best.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that looks like fun. However, I have enough bad fishing habits already. Thanks for sharing the stream, Mark.
ReplyDeleteNice going Mark. Always good to see a lady on the water even fishing Tenkara. (wink!)
ReplyDeleteGreat post Mark! Always love to see a fellow female angler! Must try this Tenkara rod you speak of. Seems like an awesome rod for backpacking when you run into small streams in the mountains...
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