chemdoc
10-06-2008, 12:05 PM
I finished my Heritage Trout certificate this summer, with 6 of the 11 species native to California. I am hoping to follow in the venerated footsteps of Bob and Chris Laskodi now and at least get the remaining 4 that are not federally protected (paiute). I would like to catch an Eagle Lake rainbow this fall and am hoping to head up there in the next month. I have never been to Eagle and don't fish lakes very often, so was hoping for some advice from those of you that fish there regularly.
There are a few things I am curious about.
1. Is a boat required in the fall, or does shore fishing work with the lower water levels?
2. Are there particular areas around the lake that offer more likelihood of success? I promise not to steal your secret spots or give them away. I will be happy with just one fish to photograph and add to my collection.
3. What flies are best this time of year? I am thinking streamers, but wonder about color, size, style, etc.
4. What is the best line choice, sinking or floating?
Any advice would be most appreciated. Feel free to send me a PM if you prefer not to post your response. Thanks.
Phil
There are a few things I am curious about.
1. Is a boat required in the fall, or does shore fishing work with the lower water levels?
2. Are there particular areas around the lake that offer more likelihood of success? I promise not to steal your secret spots or give them away. I will be happy with just one fish to photograph and add to my collection.
3. What flies are best this time of year? I am thinking streamers, but wonder about color, size, style, etc.
4. What is the best line choice, sinking or floating?
Any advice would be most appreciated. Feel free to send me a PM if you prefer not to post your response. Thanks.
Phil