[VFB] Fishing Report

[Conranch]

Last night I tied up 6 Chili Peppers from some of the old original materials that Tony sent to me in a care package about 6 years ago. (yes I have hoarded this material). after giving one to Tony and the other to my Grandson, I was out.   Last week I completed the repairs to my newly acquired canvas covered 37 year old canoe. Friday my new PFD arrived in the mail. Plan was coming together. Up at 5 AM this morning and as the canoe was already tied on top the rack of my pickup, filled my coffee jug, grabbed two rod tubes and chest pack and off I went. Drove less than ½ hour to a 53 acre lake I had been wanting to fish. Unloaded the canoe and set it in the water and no leaks! In taking a look at the lake from the launch site I figured to paddle up the lake to the far end. Was going along smoothly and spotted a very good looking spot, so slipped the canoe toward the bank, already had one rod ready so cast into a spot I knew had a fish. First cast, allowed the CP to sink and on the first strip had a nice bow on. Not all the time was I so fortunate but in the hour and ½ I was there I managed to bring to my net, 15 Bows. Size ran from 12" to the largest being about 16". Once I got farther up the lake I switched to a dry, why? well it is not about catching for me, I just enjoy seeing the fish sip my fly off the top. Was using a PMD the style I tie because I saw them sipping something off the top that appeared to fit. Got lucky I guess. All fish were C&Rd. I was gone from the Ranch about 3 hours, no stress, lots of quiet and really enjoyed myself. Forgot to mention that when I arrived at the "put in" I was the only one there. When I left I was still the only person enjoying a Tuesday morning of fishing while others must have been at work. I love being retired.   Now that I have the canoe repaired, my PFD and know my plan works, will be adding to my count of days on the water. Presently is only 34 days. Must work hard to get to 100 this year but sure will have fun trying.   Have a couple other spots I know about that I must try out.   Denny   Dennis Conrad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conranch Hackle http://www.conranch.com 509-999-7472