Late Start to the Day
When you've got honey-do's to do they take precedent. I've been going down to the ramps somewhat late and there's been no place to park let alone launch. Everybody in the area around here fishes and when the stripers show up it becomes a mad house of activity.
Yesterday I had an electrician coming at 9:00 to replace a bad GFi. The boat was already hooked up and it was a beautiful morning to do something besides wait for an electrician. Well, he finally shows up and changes out my plug in the garage and that took all of 10 minutes.
It's still early (somewhat) and I normally fish till around noon so I gotta go. I get to the ramp about 9:30 and I'm by myself. And launching a boat by yourself isn't easy for an old man but I finally get on the water and I'm off. Gee, it feels good.
Water is still a bit cold. The Feather is running right at 55 degrees and the Yuba is 48 and both are fairly clear for a fly.
I work my favorite spots and it's not long before I get my first grab. A 17.5 incher. But it felt good. Then another, and another and I end up with six nice little stripers. All undersize to keep but fun no the less.
I could hear the minnow guys talking saying "look he's got another one". That always makes me feel good. Just about everybody is using minnows (except me).
Okay, it's noon and I'm tired and I've had enough for this late morning. Now I've got to go get my truck and pull this boat out. Back at the ramp I tie up and head up the hill stopping along the way several times to catch my breath. Huffing and puffing I make it to the truck and go get my boat. I'm tired.
Maybe next time I'll bring some water and a few snacks. And maybe get started a little earlier too,
Tony
TONY BUZOLICH
Feather River Fly
Yuba City, CA.
(530) 790-7180
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