north fork american

[jburge]

I'm reading Ralph Cutter's "Sierra Trout Guide" and come across this: "...outstanding Sierra waters that have been blessed with wild trout status are: North Fork of the American, East Fork of the Carson, Middle and North Fork of the Feather, Kings River, Martis Lake, East Walker River, Truckee River, and Owens River." It inspired me to spend the day on the North Fork Saturday. Long story short, had to hike a ways to get away from the gold panning activity, but ended the day with 6 on and 3 in the net.

And for anyone to answer... does being overcast and cloudy make any difference as to what flies you're using? I never saw the sun and wondered if that made it any harder for the fish to see my dries.

Pix are below (sorry the fish pix are a little over-exposed):

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[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Looks like nice water JB...................thanks.

[Nick B]

I believe Hat Cr, the Little Truckee R and Upper Truck are also designated in places...and prolly a couple others as well that evade me this morning

[Tracy Chimenti]

Hey, Jburg...

Funny, this time of the year they just don't seem to blast on the dries like they do in the summer. Seems the cold weather kind of spreads them out. On this part of the river-- from the pictures it looks like you may have used the Palisade trail???-- I find beautiful rainbows in side pockets, in as little as an inch of water. They don't seem to be grouped up under the riffles. Also, in the deeper waters, I always notice those long, snakey river browns cruising on overcast days. Grab yourself a perch next time you're over a deep hole, and watch for them. They are usually on the hunt when you see them. I was pulling in a 7-incher one time and an apx. 5-pound brown came out from under the rocks and ate him. There was a big puff of scales, and the little trout managed to slip away and slid up onto a smooth granite slab edge. In a moment, the big guy slid belly-up on the slab like JAWZ, engulfed him again and swam away. Couldn't hook him with that dinky little golden stone, and he spit it again and this time went back under the rock for the rest of the day.

[Scott V]

the paw marks and coloring on that last pic are georgous, good job getting out and about. Looks like you have a new place to show me.:)

[jburge]

You're on! Now, where did I put that map...