It was so beautiful this morning I snuck out to one of my favorite secret waters to try and do some fishing. First time I have tried any walking on uneven ground, rocks or such since I got my new brace. Have had it long enough I feel very comfortable with it.
Got parked and rigged up and started down the stream. The first hundred feet was a bit interesting. It is choked with cat claw and reeds so it is a bit of a challenge. Made it through that and then spent the next 10 minutes getting used to walking over river rock and gravel. Made it to the first pool and got a small 6" bass on the first cast. The water was so clear you could see the fish coming, sometimes 3 or more racing to the fly. Spent a bit over an hour on the 3 main pools and then headed back when the wind started up the canyon. Final tally, 8 bass 6 to 10 inches. One bass about 16". About 2 dozen yellow perch, 7 to 10 inches long and way to many green sunfish to count. Theresa has my camera in DC so will have to go back and try again when they get home. Think I may have over done it a bit, but will set back, have some lunch and watch a bit of the Indy and rest some. All in All, was a great first day out on the water in way to long a time. Jimi
