Trinity 12/8 & 12/9

[hokies1994]

Last Thursday my buddy Tres and I headed up to the Trinity from the Bay Area. For me it was the third trip in a little over two months. We were a little worried about the huge storm that was going to hit but in the back of our minds we were hoping that it dropped lotsa snow and we were able to be 'stuck' on the other side of Buckhorn Summit. The threat of the storm must have kept everyone away because we saw very few fisherman. And the weather never was really that bad. On Friday we hit it fairly early and Tres hooked up with the only fish of the trip at the end of the day. It was his first ever adult steelhead landed. He's hooked up with plenty but for some reason, never had the opportunity to get a photograph and a release. The smile on his face says it all. This fish was about 20" and was one of the most active jumping fish that I've ever seen. It repeatedly left the water. This was a VERY active fish but for some reason, it went right into the net without a challenge. It was caught on a golden stone nymph.

Saturday started out with dry weather like Friday but it showered on us in the afternoon. Tres and I both had a few bumps but no real hookups. It was a little bit disappointing that it was so slow. The flows were REALLY low. We visited the area that was really hot back at the beginning of November but was really suprised at how low the flow was. The place looked totally different. This was the location that ycflyfisher caught fish after fish out on the point.

Unfortunately, our trip was cut short because my buddy had a family emergency to attend to and we ended up hitting the road on Saturday evening. My chances at landing an adult steelhead for the third trip in a row to the Trinity were thwarted. Oh well. There will be plenty of more opportunities!

Enjoy the photos!

Mark

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[Hairstacker]

Mark, great report! Especially enjoyed the pictures, good job! 8)

[JSP]

Sorry I missed the festivities this go around. Sounds like you guys had a good time. I will be heading up to the Smith the 27th - 29th for the first time. I will bring my flyrod, but I am a guest on a previously scheduled trip and they are all spin fisherman. Hoping to get a couple hours a day in with the flyrod once we get off the boat and all day friday. I will post a report when I return (Hopefully with photos).

[smokeater]

Your report reminded me of a steehead I lost up there a couple of weeks ago, anyhow I set the hook and he pulled back immediately twice as hard and broke off. Then he jumped right in front of us again and again for about 30 seconds. I guess he was still trying to throw the hook or he was taunting me.