My good friend Noconympher claims the water level in the river is dropping, but I'm going to wait a bit before stepping into the rushing water in the canyon. During this runoff season, I've been fly fishing a couple of lakes that have been right under my nose for years. I've fished them occasionally, usually with nieces and nephews, but have never taken the time to appreciate them since they are primarily warm water species, and I'm a confessed trout snob.On Sunday, I had a couple of hours free up, so I strolled down to one of the lakes. I rarely, if ever see anyone else fishing where I generally go, but I saw a Pelican cruising in the area where I was planning to cast my clauser. We exchanged wary looks, but he continued to fish as he pleased, and I waited for him to finish.
After he caught his limit and moved on, I enjoyed an hour or so of fly fishing the lake. I caught some nice fish, and will make sure that I don't neglect the fishery right under my nose.
I'm waiting as well Mike. Warm water fishing is a mildly amusing past time while we're waiting for the trout.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Howard! Although that bass did put up a great fight.
DeleteMike, that is a nice fish. Just goes to show you that warm water fly fishing is quite rewarding. Just keep it simple and fish close too home, that be what the Pond Stalker says.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, I hope you and Howard and all the other Trout Bums don't get too excited about warm water fly fishing. Leave my fish alone! :) :)
I'm looking forward to brother Mel teaching me the fine art of carp fishing.
DeleteMel, I'll steer clear of your warm water secret spots! It was fun catching that bass...I'll give you that.
DeleteGood post, BDF. I particularly like your personification of the pelican. That's a great literary tool to add characters to an environment where there otherwise are none.
ReplyDeleteAfter fouling (pardon the pun) your fly line in that warm water full of fake fish, make sure you clean it well before you return to Rainbow Road.