Matthoek21
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Yeah I've seen them caught on t.v. and it looks like they put up a good hard fight. Never fished for those boogers but I have eaten them. What I had was very good.
Fishing 2015
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ElkTrout
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I was able to get out and catch a few this weekend! Congrats to all with the great fish!
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sneakypete
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Just got back from Eagle lake near Susanville Ca. Had a great time, the weather was a little warmer than I care for but still got some great fishing in with my youngest son.
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sneakypete
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Tim McCoy , I used to fish sturgeon is San Pablo bay, those were the days, one day of fishing with two buddies with in an hour and a half three in the boat and heading to the dock. A party boat came up close to us after we had our 2nd and was pissed, it. Got even better when we landed our third fish.
jjenness
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Great pics Pete, looks like you have fisherman on your hands. You will have to bring him up to try some fly fishing. Also have you considered using your boat for your elk hunt this year? Looks like it would work.
Matthoek21
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Sneakypete I was wondering if you got skunked? I hadn't heard from you in awhile. Glad to see you and the boy caught some nice trout. Sure y'all had a great time.
sneakypete
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Matt and JJ, fly fishing is something I dabbled in years ago but would like to get into it! JJ, I never thought of hauling it back there to use it to hunt elk. I assume it would be on Ft. Beck res.? I need to contact you about my area 426. We have a pretty good area right on the western edge of the unit that's mostly open in half of the area and lightly timbered in the other half. Ill pm you later for your input on my thoughts.
Yes SP, they are very fun to fish for. I have got to the point where I am not interested in the real big ones. Happy to have the young, strong or the uninitiated give it a go. Love to eat them, but our seasons are catch and release almost 24/7/365 now. That said, some oversized sturgeon, will make you cry uncle. 9 1/2 ' 225+ lbs ish in a heavy current, trust me just to watch and maneuver my boat... It is a bucket list type of catch for most, at least the real big ones are.
Matthoek21
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Elktrout you sure had a good day of fishing. Were those all caught with streamers or drys and nymphs? Use to fish the "Gulpers" on Hebgen Lake with callibaetis and a hares ear. Now that is some cool, fun fishing. It's sight fishing and they are just taking dry's off the top one right after another usually in a straight line. You try and lead them and compete with the naturals. Have to be stealthy and quiet. It can be frustrating but when you hook up your in for a blast of a fight. Lake fishing for trout can definitely be a lot of fun.
ElkTrout
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They were all caught on the surface with black ants! Everything is a little slow getting started with the weird weather we have had. So some of the typical bug life is not super active yet. I know what you mean with the callibaetis, it can be an absolute blast when they are keyed into them! Headed out this morning on the river! Hopefully I will have some more pics! I just hope the river is fish able with all the run off!
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sneakypete
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Tim McCoy, now that sounds like fun. I can't imagine hooking a 9 1/2 ft sturgeon let alone the fight. The biggest I ever caught was somewhere 5 1/2 to 6 ft. What fun though. I took my dad one time, and he hooked and landed one in the first half hour of fishing, then said that was fun lets go! I miss him he's been gone 15 years!
Matthoek21
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Wow black ants on the lake this time of year. Never seen or heard of that before, but black ants are deadly when it does happen. Had a day on the Beaverhead with black ants that was insane! Love to see that hatch if you will. Congrats on some nice fish. Hope the river is starting to get in shape. I am contemplating like hell on heading that way in a couple weeks. Can't hardly stand it right now. Montana is calling my name!
ElkTrout
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If you happen to come through Colorado let me know! Maybe we can get out and wet a fly!
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Matthoek21
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Yea that sounds like a plan. If I do end up coming that way I will definitely give you a shout. Never fished the gold metal waters of Colorado. There are a few I've wanted to fish but just never have. Looks like you've got the local waters dialed in. I will keep in touch.
ElkTrout
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A little east coast fishing pics. Sort of running from season to season here.Worked the YellowFin over pretty good earlier in the year and now its at the end of the Cobia run. Billfish are starting to show but the weather just isnt working for for a 28ft boat right now. Maybe next weekend!!
Almost time for some of this!!
Almost time for some of this!!
sneakypete
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