I had a few spare hours so I took a drive up the hill to check out Silver Lake. I've not heard anything about catching so I thought I'd see for myself. Grabbed a coffee at Cooks Station and hit the road. I was at the lake at 0800 and had two rods out, one with PB & garlic, the other with just plain PB.
While I sitting, absorbing the nice surroundings, I took a few picture for your pleasure. This first one is kind of hazy and I apologize for that because the sun was in my face and I couldn't see what I was looking at. What I was trying to accomplish was to get a shot of the creek running into the lake. There is so much running water that it was loud all the way across to where I was.
Somewhere over there is the inlet |
A second try |
The snow feeding the creek |
Still a little hazy, but I think you can see the creek |
This is my little island in the lake. From here I first fished at a 45 degree angle (Y), one to the right and one to the left. Then I went to a 90 degree angle (T). When I didn't get any interest I went straight out (II). How did I do with the little symbols? Just trying to be cute.
In a reverse shot from where I was sitting, you can see what I mean about my little island. I came out of those trees and across the water and rocks to get where I was. Hey, I didn't even get my sneakers wet.
Again, while I was absorbing the nice surroundings I noticed (I'm very aware of my surroundings since the guy on one of the forums was talking about a 3 foot rattlesnake with 10 buttons) these little bugs dipping down to the water and then taking off and dipping again. I would assume (I hate using that word) they were laying eggs. I couldn't get close enough to one to see what it was but I guess this one was spent as it dropped into the water. It's the little white speck in the black crack.
In this one it's below the crack. |
After three hours of absorbing the nice surroundings, I packed up and hopped over the rocks and back up the hill to the truck for a drive home. Since I was going by Bear River Reservoir anyway (and I noticed that the resort sign said that it was open) I drove down the 3 miles to see if the gate was open and voila! it was. Naturally I had to drive down by the lake, which has quite a bit of water in it, and with about an hour of time left before I needed to be elsewhere, I stopped and put out a couple of rods. I also took a few more pictures because I had a lot of spare time.Tthere weren't any fish biting.
To the left |
Across along the dam |
Further to the left. |
My Tenkara replacement part is at the Post Office, I think (I got a notice from the mail girl that what ever it is it won't fit in the mail box) and maybe Monday I wander up to either Caps crossing or PIPI Valley Campground and do a little small stream fishing. I'll let you know.
Mark
Mark, sure enjoy reading your posts of time on your nearby waters in Northern California. The countryside and waters are breathtaking. Wish the fish could be more cooperative, but hey, that is fishing.
ReplyDeleteI certainly agree with Mel. You've got some of the prettiest lakes I've ever seen. I suspect that before long you'll be catching so many that you'll be throwing them back in.
ReplyDeleteThere is no way I cannot sound like a broken record, I guess. That's some awesome scenery to hang out in! Paradise found it seems - someone needs to get the fish on board, though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Mark.
I love your island in Silver Lake! I think I'd just go hang out there, fish or no fish, just for the beautiful view.
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