I was very much disappointed that I didn't get to post pictures of quail, and grouse, and woodcock from this winter. Maggie and I got into the woods and/or fields 9 times this past year (hear Mr. Rooney saying, "Nine times, Missizz Beuhler...") and nary a bird shot. Not even one shot at.
So, I was starting to get the impression that God had decided to render null and void my dominion over the beasts of the earth.
So, it is with great pleasure (and a considerable measure of relief) that I present the first trout of '09.
The recent raininess had swollen this Delayed Harvest creek, so wading was tee-yoo-uff. The water wasn't muddy, as you can see in the background above, but "roiling" was the most common adjective of the day.
Picture #2 is a shot of an area that is usually manageable at about thigh depth, but this day was over belt-level. Water temps were in the 40s, air temps in the 50s to low 60s later, and since I only ever wade in canvas felt-soled hiking boots and old jeans, I could only stand it in the water for about an hour at a time before having to walk for 20-30 minutes to thaw out.It was extra nice to get on the water before the heavy pressure hits; the bait-fishing Flintstones will clean it out very soon. I ran into a retired superior court judge on the creek (as he was taking a lunch break and I was relocating the truck upstream and thawing). He named some folks who I know that he had worked with, and said that he had fished this same crick last week and caught over 30, with a couple in the 24"-plus class.
The weatherman missed it with his "2-3 mph winds becoming calm..." because it got to about 12-15mph after noon, which of course made bracing the stream (and especially casting) that much tougher, but I ain't complainin'...
So, I was starting to get the impression that God had decided to render null and void my dominion over the beasts of the earth.
So, it is with great pleasure (and a considerable measure of relief) that I present the first trout of '09.
The recent raininess had swollen this Delayed Harvest creek, so wading was tee-yoo-uff. The water wasn't muddy, as you can see in the background above, but "roiling" was the most common adjective of the day.
Picture #2 is a shot of an area that is usually manageable at about thigh depth, but this day was over belt-level. Water temps were in the 40s, air temps in the 50s to low 60s later, and since I only ever wade in canvas felt-soled hiking boots and old jeans, I could only stand it in the water for about an hour at a time before having to walk for 20-30 minutes to thaw out.It was extra nice to get on the water before the heavy pressure hits; the bait-fishing Flintstones will clean it out very soon. I ran into a retired superior court judge on the creek (as he was taking a lunch break and I was relocating the truck upstream and thawing). He named some folks who I know that he had worked with, and said that he had fished this same crick last week and caught over 30, with a couple in the 24"-plus class.
The weatherman missed it with his "2-3 mph winds becoming calm..." because it got to about 12-15mph after noon, which of course made bracing the stream (and especially casting) that much tougher, but I ain't complainin'...
Nice pics and a pretty cool website.
ReplyDeleteSo, here's what you said about me on blatherings.blog:
"Stuff like this first-generation-walking-upright Dade Cariaga above (AKA-Invalid Address"
My question: why? I didn't insult you, did I? So why do you feel justified in trying to insult me?
Just curious...
Hey, thanks for visiting. I think your idiotic ideas are insulting. I think vomiting left-wing misinformation is insulting. I think acting justified for hating republican ideals is insulting.
ReplyDeleteI'm offended when poorly educated folks say stupid shit, and don't consider how stupid it is. Then, compound that error by saying more stupid shit.
I do believe that anyone who can't or won't sift through inane mainstream-media propoganda like "Republicans have been in charge for 8-12 years" should not be allowed to exercise a vote. If you're that easily duped, I'd rather you didn't get a say in things.
But, on the other hand, you can visit my blog, and maybe become a more productive (if not at least better informed) citizen.
That confirms it. You're an idiot and an ignorant redneck.
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