Glad to hear you got rain, we need it bad here in SE NM. Jimi
Out of the cast for a week, but heavy rains keeping me off the lakes and rivers. Went to ranch yesterday to check on cattle. Found my tank full of water. Been dry since last Sept. Only a small 100 gal tub with float valve has provided water for my cattle. 2 1/2 " rain Tue. 1 1/2" Friday, 1/2" yesterday and 2 1/2" more since midnight. Tank will be overflowing now. All of us have been praying for the rain and now we're getting it. In fact, we'll get it for the next week. Halleluja! Fishing can wait. The upside for the fishing will be better flows in the streams and rivers and higher water in the lakes. It'll be tough fishing for a few days until the "flash flood" waters recede some and everythig settles down, but this much appreciated rain will help us get through the summer drought which will be here big time in August. But enough about the rain! When things get back to normal, Lake Waco will be like fishing a new lake. The additional water will afford us fisherman new places to fish. At least it will until the Corps begins to release it for the farmers down in the valley. We'll be able to get back into the sloughs and fish the buck brush. The fish will also be in these areas feeding on the insects, etc. that washed in from all the rain. A big bass popper or big clouser tossed around the logs and lots of other stuff that floated in will produce. The bluegills will also be more active. So, with the downpour that we have going on right now, I'll settle back and get to tying my flies for the "Sickness Swap". Whatta name for a swap. How is your day going? I know, you're out fishing for trout in those beautiful waters of Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire. You know guys,it's a helluva shame that you have to live in and fish those "trout infested" areas. ;~)) G'Day Jimmy D. Moore, "BIGTROUTMAN" I FISH BECAUSE I MUST! More importantly, I fish because my Dad taught me! Author,Outdoor Writer,TOWA, GRTU Owner/Webmaster - Worldwide Flyfishing Info. http://www.BIGTROUTMAN.homestead.com/MainPage.html
