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TR: Not so high Sierras
Took a trip for a few days into the Eastern Sierras. Normally by now, most
,if not all, trailheads are open in this area. But we knew before we left that some would not open until July due to the heavy snowpack. Nevertheless, the camper needed a checkout run before going to MT/ID/WA/OR next month, so off we went. We explored a few new areas as our favorites were inaccessible. We found some good spots that I will return to later when the ice is out. The streams were all severely blown out. On the lakes, the wind made casting (and even hiking) much more challenging than I would have preferred. Still we caught a few fish, mostly brookies, but a few rainbows mixed in just for variety. Despite the runoff conditions and an incessant, howling wind we had a great time. The scenery was spectacular, as usual, (I posted a few amateurish PTCDJs to ABPF) and the company was great. Even my Billy Bumbler of a dog, Sarge, enjoyed himself and managed to stay out of the fishing water when I was casting. I suspect more out of self-defense than cordiality. A couple of routine maintenance tasks on the camper and we'll be ready for the Western Clave! Danl |
Not so high Sierras
"Danl" wrote in message ... Took a trip for a few days into the Eastern Sierras. Normally by now, most ,if not all, trailheads are open in this area. But we knew before we left that some would not open until July due to the heavy snowpack. Nevertheless, the camper needed a checkout run before going to MT/ID/WA/OR next month, so off we went. We explored a few new areas as our favorites were inaccessible. We found some good spots that I will return to later when the ice is out. The streams were all severely blown out. On the lakes, the wind made casting (and even hiking) much more challenging than I would have preferred. Still we caught a few fish, mostly brookies, but a few rainbows mixed in just for variety. Despite the runoff conditions and an incessant, howling wind we had a great time. The scenery was spectacular, as usual, (I posted a few amateurish PTCDJs to ABPF) and the company was great. Even my Billy Bumbler of a dog, Sarge, enjoyed himself and managed to stay out of the fishing water when I was casting. I suspect more out of self-defense than cordiality. A couple of routine maintenance tasks on the camper and we'll be ready for the Western Clave! Danl Nice Tr, and in full prep for the Western Clave myself..can't wait, see you there! |
Not so high Sierras
Mike Makela wrote:
Nice Tr, and in full prep for the Western Clave myself..can't wait, see you there! If you have a float tube or some other kind of watercraft try Quake Lake. Big fish. If it's a drizzly, overcast day you might be able to get them on the surface in a Callibaetis hatch. It was a hoot last year. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. |
Not so high Sierras
"rw" wrote in message nk.net... Mike Makela wrote: Nice Tr, and in full prep for the Western Clave myself..can't wait, see you there! If you have a float tube or some other kind of watercraft try Quake Lake. Big fish. If it's a drizzly, overcast day you might be able to get them on the surface in a Callibaetis hatch. It was a hoot last year. -- Cut "to the chase" for my email address. Thanks for the tip. I've heard about those "Quakers". No float tube, but will keep my options researched and open. Mike |
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