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

"Danl" wrote in message
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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!

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.

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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.

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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