bigfly
09-06-2011, 10:37 AM
OK, the tide of tourists has receded somewhat.
Fewer, rafters and floaties on the water too.
Upper river is a bit boney at these flows, water temps are coming down..
It is approaching that time to say hi to larger fish.
They will be increasing their feeding activity soon.
With a dwindling of bug numbers and sizes, the fish look up more for food.
Hoppers are very popular, maybe add one on a dropper for more love.
Still seeing some golden stones, a few cray parts as well.
Been finding Oct. Caddis pupating in their little houses.
I cracked one open, he was about half-way done. Looking at another couple of weeks, till the hatch.
My own tastes run to a streamer now, it's time to hunt!
The whole river is fish-able now.
Some bushes are over-hanging water in places, try drifting a dry underneath them.
Fish shade for them, that and the foam....
Starting to see bears about, another sign of fall.
Went down the east side for a few days. Fished the Owens, Hot crk, E walker.
Found fish everywhere they should be, and enjoyed the views.
But as I drove up the Truckee river canyon on my return, I found a feeling of relief to be back on my home waters.
Funny how a river gets in your blood.
Hope you're getting out.
Jim
Fewer, rafters and floaties on the water too.
Upper river is a bit boney at these flows, water temps are coming down..
It is approaching that time to say hi to larger fish.
They will be increasing their feeding activity soon.
With a dwindling of bug numbers and sizes, the fish look up more for food.
Hoppers are very popular, maybe add one on a dropper for more love.
Still seeing some golden stones, a few cray parts as well.
Been finding Oct. Caddis pupating in their little houses.
I cracked one open, he was about half-way done. Looking at another couple of weeks, till the hatch.
My own tastes run to a streamer now, it's time to hunt!
The whole river is fish-able now.
Some bushes are over-hanging water in places, try drifting a dry underneath them.
Fish shade for them, that and the foam....
Starting to see bears about, another sign of fall.
Went down the east side for a few days. Fished the Owens, Hot crk, E walker.
Found fish everywhere they should be, and enjoyed the views.
But as I drove up the Truckee river canyon on my return, I found a feeling of relief to be back on my home waters.
Funny how a river gets in your blood.
Hope you're getting out.
Jim