Three Week Do Over - At Parcher's Again June 19-22

[Granny Fish]

Three weeks later and we find ourselves at Parcher's Resort again. We arrived in Bishop about 8AM, Thursday morning, filled up on gas, bought groceries, stopped at the tackle shop and arrived at PVR to play in the creek by 9:30AM. By this time it was already a sweltering 85 degrees. By 1PM it was 98. Olfishergal was supposed to meet up with us there for some fishing in the rez but never showed up. We caught a few dink browns and seen some huge carp, but after scrambling over bolders and through bushes in the heat, we were finished and set our destination to higher elevations.

We stopped at Bishop Creek lodge for a refreshing cocktail in time to have a 21st birthday shot with a youngster who called himself Propane. Happy birthday Propane! Then straight to Parchers to relax at the cabin. Some more cocktails and dinner with some old friends and telling stories around the campfire, sure was fun. OFG finally came rolling in around 10:30 PM and everyone was relieved to find out that she was safe. We finally went to bed so we could get up for the pancake breakfast that Jared and his brothers were cooking up for us. Always nice to have someone else do the cooking when your camping. Thanks guys!

After breakfast we went to South Lake for a few hours. Caught most of our fish on Thomas Boyants, spinners and cast masters. The fish didn't seem as interested in bait this time as they were the last time we were here. Everything was catch and release except a couple of bleeders.

OFG had bought this straw hat at Parchers and I thought she looked so cool with her hat and her fishing vest, I kept snapping pictures of her.



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South Lake
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After we left South Lake we tried Intake II. We ran into Greg Madigral, Bones, Beeracuda, Pharmy and the rest of the Pirate Crew there. They were all excited about some brownie story that they said we would have to wait to hear at dinner. We bait fished and threw lures for a couple hours for no love and then it was time to go back up to Parchers for the Speghetti dinner that Jared and his crew were cooking up for us. Just as we get all the gear in the car we turn to see the fish all rising on the lake. FLY TIME! What a decision... miss dinner or miss fly time? Dinner won out because I knew how much work Jared and them were putting into the fabulous dinner and besides, it was too far to walk back.

I ate twice as much as I thought I could and still didn't eat all of it. The brownie with ice cream and chopped almonds was decedent, and even though I was full, I had to eat some of it. Thanks again for the great hospitality Jared. You and your staff really spoiled me. I'll never be able to rough it the same again. :LOL:

Intake II
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The highlight of the trip for me was the pack trip we took to Long Lake. I had planned to hike into the back country with Greg and the group he put together, but when I heard that Sansou was willing to put a pack trip together for the day and Mr. GFish didn't want to hike, I was all over it. We twisted the arm of OFG and made her come along as well.

Before we left, Ruby of Rainbow pack station gave us a little tour of the historic cabins on the grounds. That was really cool. Then I bought some flies from her that came from the Piute reservation. Those ended up being my bait for the day.
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A different kind of cabin.
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The horses all ready to go! Mine was the bay in the middle. His name was Goliath.
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Viva and her man Drew went with us as well. Really cool people, hope we get to fish together again sometime. Viva was put on a Jackass called Sister because she was most gentle. Sister didn't really want to go.
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Here is Drew on his horse. Some of us had horses and some of us had Jackasses.
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Here is Mr. GFish on his horse Blue. Blue liked to bite and had somewhat of an independent personality.
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OFG was on a horse named Clyde, and he looked like he was part clydsdale, but he didn't like snow and almost knocked me and my horse off the mountain when there was a patch of snow on the turn of the switch back that he didn't want to walk through. Clyde also had a lot of gas. I'm glad that horses only eat hay and alfalfa.

Another picture of the hat. :LOL:
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The ride up wasn't bad, but the ride down was a different story. I'll date myself by saying this, but it was definately an "E" ticket ride going down. For those not old enough to know what I mean, I'm not talking about the kind of E-ticket that you get while sitting peacefully behind your computer ordering tickets online. The horses sort of gallop down the rocky path and you have to sort of stand and lean back in the saddle at the same time and hope you don't fall off. If you go you might consider being packed up and dropped off, as it is easier to walk down than to walk up.

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Sansou on his ***.
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We ended up keeping 4 bleeders but released the rest. Mr.G caught his on night crawlers, I caught one on a gold mepps spinner and the rest on the flies I bought at the pack station. I forgot how much fun it is to fish back country lakes. We are considering another trip next year, but perhaps one several days long so we can see more of the back country.
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Long Lake
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One of the bleeders. There were a few rainbows caught but most were brook trout.
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I was having a hard time focusing because I was trying to hurry and get the fish back in the water and it kept moving, but you can kind of see how beautiful these fish were.




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The weekend was over before we realized it and it was time to say goodbye. We stopped at Onion Valley on the way out to fish some skinny water for a few more browns and a couple of rainbows which were all released.

There was a lot of charred trees from the fire last year, but the lupine was blooming and the valley is on its way to recovery. We left Independence at 3 PM and were home by 7:30 and had time to stop in Culver City for a cocktail. That was the fastist trip home we have ever driven. Mostly due to the 103 temps that kept my husband from wanting to stop every hour. :LOL:

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We seen a fire somewhere over towards the Kern River area. But I still haven't heard anything about it on the news.

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This was definately a great event and I hope that it will become an annual event. But who can wait till next year? Not me!

[one_leg]

Tammy, thanks for the great report and pics.

O_L

[BIGRED KILLA]

Very cool report and pics glad you guys had fun out there too i cant wait to go back up there looks like you guys nailed the exotics on the horses way to go.







Bigred

[SoCalGuy7]

Great report, we wish we could have made one of the back-country trips, maybe next year....

Nice to talk to you two again...always a pleasure. Chatted with Mike while he was cleaning your fish, awesome color on those fish...

Hope to see you at Legends, I know what you mean about having to wait until next year to head back up there...that is a long wait...

SCG7

[Sue]

Great report, Tammy! I was on Sister last year on my first horseback ride :)
The fire was around Olancha, we saw it coming back today. Also, there was a fire on the side of the freeway coming down the Cajon Pass. Slowed traffic right down.........

It was great seeing you two up there!

[bruce watson]

OFG, that's a great looking hat. Nice job up there, Tammy.

[Sierra_Smitty]

You've outdone yourself with this report Tammy! Excellent stuff.

[Granny Fish]

I know what you mean about having to wait until next year to head back up there...that is a long wait...

SCG7

We won't be waiting... ;)

But the next trip will be tent camping.

[Beancounter]

Great report & pictures.
Thanks for sharing them.

[paDDy]

Great report and pics. The horse back trip looks fun, but I am glad I sat that one out, I am afraid of hights lol!

We need to plan another!!

[Granny Fish]

Great report and pics. The horse back trip looks fun, but I am glad I sat that one out, I am afraid of hights lol!

We need to plan another!!

You would have definately been scared coming down then. I'm not afraid of hieghts, but coming down was a little scarry. :Shocked:

[DrewRanch]

Thanks Tammy! Awsome report!
Here are some pics from the ride
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OFG with her straw hat
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[ironshrimp]

tammy and mike, it was great to formally meet the both of you after hearing nothing but good things....you both made the trip!!...

and Olfishergal couldn't stop laughing about "Clyde" on our drive back to Los Angeles, you guys truly are a class on your own...and I too can't wait to do another trip again...it's on!!!

"E ticket Ride" isn't that a song by mike watt too?

[Granny Fish]

Thanks for the extra pics Drew. It would be cool to hook up with you and Viva again sometime for some fishing.



"E ticket Ride" isn't that a song by mike watt too?

Ironshrimp - Maybe... but actually it is an old cliche from when Disneyland used to have ticket books for the rides (about 25 years ago). The E tickets were for the newer and more thrilling rides like the Matterhorn. :LOL:

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[steve092]

Thanks for the post!

[PONTOON]

Granny,

I just saw your post and from the looks of the pictures you all had a blast!:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up: I can remember many times backpacking into some of the lakes and seeing the pack trains going by. It got so hot on those trails I used to tell myself, "next time I'm gettin' a horse"

[yamafish]

Granny,

Just Beautiful pics :)
Nice report!

domo arigato,
r

[bruce watson]

Of all my time in the mountains, I've never heard of a mule slipping off of a trail. I just can't say that about horses. You would have also felt a bit more comfortable and safer with a Spanish saddle when riding in high country. I have a western saddle that I used one time up in the Mono area. I spent the entire trip grabbing the horn every time Mr. West jumped on the climb.

[Granny Fish]

You've outdone yourself with this report Tammy! Excellent stuff.

Jared, thank you so much for the hospitality of you and your staff.... You guys make roughing it fun! ;)


Granny,

I just saw your post and from the looks of the pictures you all had a blast!:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up: I can remember many times backpacking into some of the lakes and seeing the pack trains going by. It got so hot on those trails I used to tell myself, "next time I'm gettin' a horse"

Terry, I always did the same thing. While not as easy as it looks, still it has always been something I wanted to experience. If Sansou had not put together the trip, I probably would not have done it. It was quite an adventure.

[seal]

Ok, liked the fish stories, pack trip was nice, but my favorite part was the cocktails at BCL. I LOVE THAT BAR! Might have been there once or twice....

Great post, thanks!

[diamondbear]

REAL GOOD POST GRANNY , the E ticket coupns from disny. brings me way back , lol cool pics of the local flora also // db

[Santa Fe Eric]

My brothers and I practically brawled over the Extra E-Tickets that my parents didn't want to use. I was youngest and usually lost:Crying:. Still a great memory.
G-Fish- Awesome pictures! Looks like fun! I wonder if they have a horse that I could ride. I've never done that before.
Sorry I missed this one.Looked fun
Eric

[troutdog]

Granny you might consider a career as an outdoor writer, excellent play by play and pics. You and Mike are basically regulars up there now...thanks for a great read, looks like you had a blast!


TD

[blackwater]

Another nice post with great pics! Wish I could be there after seeing all the pics...
BW

[sansou]

Granny & Mike: we had fun as always. Just wanted to thank you for the BBQ steak dinner....boy oh boy that hit the spot after a long day of trying not to get thrown off "Ol' Clyde the Ornery Horse from Hell". Ha ha!! It's always a barrel of laughs hanging out with you guys!

[Fisherman57]

Sorry for the late response :Embarrassed:..... (I coulda sworn I posted something here before... damn moderator probably deleted it :ROFL:)

Thanks Tammy & Mike for adding to the success of this event! What a great time I had sitting around the campfire the last night and sharing stories with you both..... thanks for including me.

Steaks and baked potatoes at a campfire cookout.... SWEET!


Dana

[olfishergal]

Fantastic time...............no more said..............let's do it again!!!! Thanks Tammy and Mike......Now my daughter and her boyfriend want to go fish with me.....because she see's how much fun her Mom was having.....:ROFL: OFG

[Granny Fish]

Now my daughter and her boyfriend want to go fish with me.....because she see's how much fun her Mom was having.....:ROFL: OFG

Then you really would have a babysitter... :ROFL:

[Trout Nine]

Granny Fish
Nice report & great pics
T9

[Troutman65]

Thanks for the report and pics.


Troutman65

[SoCalGirl7]

G Fish,

I would definitely not be complaining if we had to go back up there in 3 weeks...lol. Parcher's is incredible!!! :Thumbs Up:

As always, it was great hanging out with you and Gpa Fish... One of these times we will actually get to fish with you...:LOL:

Thanks for sharing the pics from the Horse trip. I love the pic of Rich on the arzz...it just says it all.... :ROFL:Glad you guys had such a great time at Long lake. I think next year we'll try to get up to those back country lakes....

See you Legends!

SoCalGirl7