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The river has run cold high and fast this Spring. To the point that we had to forfeit the idea of "full-on" wading longer than usual.
The droves of buckets lining the shoreline on Cinco de Mayo gave me little option though...so I mustered the courage and ambition to attempt a crossing. I was subsequently swept downstream about 10 yards once I stepped into chest deep water. about mid river. Luckily there is a shallow ridge where I managed to regain my footing and my composure.
At this point I had a choice...attempt to follow the ridge across in efforts of continuing my endeavor or make my way back from where I came in...failed and dejected.
I pushed on.
In my mind there was a "spot" that I knew would more than likely have the smallmouth stacked and virtually untouched yet this Spring. I also knew with the current as strong as it was I'd never be able to get above it where I wanted to be...casting downstream...but if I could at least get below it..within casting distance maybe I could fire a few shots up the lane and reel back as fast and as furiously as my beat up old Team Daiwa reel could manage..I might get into a fish or two.
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I love it when a plan pays off=)
I went back the very next day and played the same game.
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Crankbaits were the ticket both days if I remember correctly.
I was too tired to try and walk back across the river so I figured I'd just pull out on the East side (I had parked on the West) and walk through town towards the bridge in my waders..It wouldn't be the first time.=)
I made a final cast up into the shallows as I approached the shoreline...
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My next full day out I met up with Eye.
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The river had come down a bit and we decided to explore a little.
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In some areas the current was still pretty strong though..
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This was a great moment..we both made a cast and got a double..so a picture of Eye holding a fish and taking a picture of...
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...me holding a fish and taking his picture=)
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Crankbaits and grubs were both productive.
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The next time Eye and I made it out the river had come down to much more manageable levels conducive to wading.
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Notice how the one day I decide to go with the spinning rod and light jigs I find myself off target.
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Had a few solo flights here and there as I could manage...
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Ending with my biggest fish so far this year..
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But Spring's not over yet
Sorry to the dial up users :lol:
GoodFishin'
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Darth
The droves of buckets lining the shoreline on Cinco de Mayo gave me little option though...so I mustered the courage and ambition to attempt a crossing. I was subsequently swept downstream about 10 yards once I stepped into chest deep water. about mid river. Luckily there is a shallow ridge where I managed to regain my footing and my composure.
At this point I had a choice...attempt to follow the ridge across in efforts of continuing my endeavor or make my way back from where I came in...failed and dejected.
I pushed on.
In my mind there was a "spot" that I knew would more than likely have the smallmouth stacked and virtually untouched yet this Spring. I also knew with the current as strong as it was I'd never be able to get above it where I wanted to be...casting downstream...but if I could at least get below it..within casting distance maybe I could fire a few shots up the lane and reel back as fast and as furiously as my beat up old Team Daiwa reel could manage..I might get into a fish or two.
I love it when a plan pays off=)
I went back the very next day and played the same game.
Crankbaits were the ticket both days if I remember correctly.
I was too tired to try and walk back across the river so I figured I'd just pull out on the East side (I had parked on the West) and walk through town towards the bridge in my waders..It wouldn't be the first time.=)
I made a final cast up into the shallows as I approached the shoreline...
My next full day out I met up with Eye.
The river had come down a bit and we decided to explore a little.
In some areas the current was still pretty strong though..
This was a great moment..we both made a cast and got a double..so a picture of Eye holding a fish and taking a picture of...
...me holding a fish and taking his picture=)
Crankbaits and grubs were both productive.
The next time Eye and I made it out the river had come down to much more manageable levels conducive to wading.
Notice how the one day I decide to go with the spinning rod and light jigs I find myself off target.
Had a few solo flights here and there as I could manage...
Ending with my biggest fish so far this year..
But Spring's not over yet
Sorry to the dial up users :lol:
GoodFishin'
Darth
