Chris Laskodi
11-03-2005, 11:56 PM
Hi all,
Fished the American today at Hoffman Park from about 1-dark. Hooked six, landed four, LDR'd one, and missed a bunch. This was the first time I've done anything on the American so far (this is only my fourth trip out).
All the fish were small, biggest went around 16". Most were 12-14". There will definitely a lot more active fish than before, I think theres been a push of new steelies with these storms. Still looking for the adult fish though.
All fish were caught on a size 14 Fox poopah. Here's one of them:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/ctlaskodi/DSCN6968.jpg
Lots of snaggers out for salmon along the Hagan Park side. I did manage to hook a fish in front of them and they didn't look like the happiest people. They started to throw their lead weights closer and closer to me until I finally moved.
Overall, it's been the best day for me this year. Hope to get out sometime next week. If anyone is interested in joining me, I'd be more than happy to coordinate something. I'm still trying to learn this river and am always looking for new fishin' buddies and new spots. :D
Chris Laskodi
Fished the American today at Hoffman Park from about 1-dark. Hooked six, landed four, LDR'd one, and missed a bunch. This was the first time I've done anything on the American so far (this is only my fourth trip out).
All the fish were small, biggest went around 16". Most were 12-14". There will definitely a lot more active fish than before, I think theres been a push of new steelies with these storms. Still looking for the adult fish though.
All fish were caught on a size 14 Fox poopah. Here's one of them:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/ctlaskodi/DSCN6968.jpg
Lots of snaggers out for salmon along the Hagan Park side. I did manage to hook a fish in front of them and they didn't look like the happiest people. They started to throw their lead weights closer and closer to me until I finally moved.
Overall, it's been the best day for me this year. Hope to get out sometime next week. If anyone is interested in joining me, I'd be more than happy to coordinate something. I'm still trying to learn this river and am always looking for new fishin' buddies and new spots. :D
Chris Laskodi