My American River Adventures

**Chris Laskodi** · 03-07-2008, 11:03 AM

I've been fishing the American several times a week over the past two months. Watched the circus for the first month and a half or so. It was entertaining watching everyone "swing" with their huge split shot and glo-bugs. Lets just say I saw very few fish hooked in the mouth. Over the last 2 weeks though the crowds have all but disappeared and I've had the river nearly to myself.

Think the winter run is over? Not a soul in sight.

All the fish must be gone?

Maybe not. Caught 3-5:

In between lots of these:

and these:

You get some of these this time of year: This one is bigger than most of the steelhead I landed this year! Got to love the elusive golden bonefish.

I finally got one that wasn't so chrome, but was still in great condition:

But mostly I've been getting the chrome types:

And my favorite pics so far this year:
The lunar eclipse on the river:

And a memorable big HP/small adult:

All these fish were caught nymphing with egg pattern/caddis pupa combo. About 75% on egg and rest on caddis.

Hope you enjoyed the pics!

**Flycanoe** · 03-07-2008, 01:07 PM

Well that is just very cool. Way to stick with it even when the odds seem low. I'm jealous as I fished that river 4 times this winter and went 0 for 4. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing as it gives me hope to try again next winter.

**jlmelend** · 03-07-2008, 03:34 PM

Way to keep working it Chris! Those are really nice fish! Congrats on bona fide steelheading...you should be proud as its a real challenge this season on the A!

**Rick J** · 03-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Great photos - I loved the eclipse!!! Any winter fish is very cool!! Mostly it is casting practice and just getting out - any fish is a wonderful bonus and you did great!!