So yesterday it snowed all day with very little accumulation, and the temperature was in the mid-30's all day, with a slight breeze. I didn't need to catch one that bad, especially after the day before. I went to the water a few times and saw all the bugs and rising fish, but didn't want to try to keep my fly dry and my hands from freezing in that. Good day for a shower and DQ!
Today started out bright sunny. Hit the water about noon, and there were enough bugs, but not many rising fish. As the afternoon went on, a cloud bank moved in, and the fish ate more. I didn't really notice more bugs after the clouds, just more noses. Had to hunt and work for 'em, but that was a nice change from "just chuck it out there." Stayed busy casting and looking all afternoon. Landed the fish of the trip so far too.
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| To Get There |
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| Arrival |
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| #20's and #18's. Why on earth? FOD |
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| 2nd side channel fished |
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| Didn't even cast to this pod |
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| This bank was where it was at . . . again. |
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| A few hard-to-spot brute noses here |
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| 22 inches as measured on my net and wading stick |
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| Worth a second look. Fat too! |
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| For a different fly to stare at every cast |
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| And it worked on a few. The water is full of weeds, worst I've seen in a while. Need to use the "Missouri River Slap" nearly every cast. |
Jim: Wow, those browns (colors)...very special... on dries...how do you top that? You got your groove!!! I've spent a lot of time fishing that location. My old dog's name is etched in the metal/steel beam up river side of bridge along with another dog name from another angler. We struck up a conversation and found out it was our favorite spot on the river. He told me his last dog's name was on the bridge. My retriever was with me then but 2 yrs later when she passed I scratched her name under his dog's name. Silly story but when at the Mo I always spend a lot of time there, feels good to be there, and catch some nice ones.
ReplyDeleteYour trip is in full swing....
bob