Snow Trout(s) 1-6-09

[tacklejunkie]

Was going to be in the neighborhood so I thought I would take advantage of some of the snow while it is still here. Brought the 3wt with me just in case.

Didn't have the new adventure pass so had to buy a day pass for parking.
The first spot took me a little while longer than usual. I'm still not 100% and it was tough navigating. Stuck it out as long as I could and finally managed a fish on the surface. Hit it pretty good, bent the rod hard and gave me a rush of a battle. Little fatter belly than normal for this area. Wish the pic would have shown it.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1597.jpg

Took a break to rest and play in the snow near the water for a few..
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1603.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1606.jpg

Then back to the fish! Wanted to land a above tiny rainbow. First few were pretty small. My license was attached to my camera strap.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1608.jpg

I guarantee those fish can't see this brown line. I can't even see it myself :Shocked: Talk about hard to work with.. but very stealthy!
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1610.jpg

Here was the bigger rainbow I landed just before leaving. He was a bit stubborn but I kept working his hole and coaxed him out. I tell you these lil boogers fight great for their size! The pictures do this fish no justice either. It had some awesome colors and spots.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1611.jpg

Same fish, different pic
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/snow%20trout%201-6-09/DSCN1612.jpg

Didn't want to go all out and push myself just yet so called it after those couple of fish. Spent a total of 2 hours MAXIMUM fishing. Had a good time in the mountains again like always. The snow seems to add some fun to it for me.

Enjoy the pics! All fish bit on the surface on a home tied Stimulator fly, and all were released.
-TJ

[Fisher-Fly]

Nice fish on the fly. I alway like to see a fish rise to the surface for a dry fly. Sometimes the small ones will launch out of the water to get a free meal. It is intense! Glad you had good luck during the cold.

[Adam_B.]

Great pics TJ. In your report you mentioned that you didn't want to push yourself... I don't know what happened or where you have been lately but its good to see your back at it with another good report. I always enjoy them.

[City Dad]

nice trout that brown is a beaut'

[DccFISHerMan]

Nice fish man i need to get my fly rod out, i have been neglecting it. lol One sweet looking snowman too!!!

[DCCTrouserTrout]

Haven't seen a fly report in awhile... That's it... this weekend I'm going

[Fish Dog]

Nice report...I noticed your license is advertising 6 inches.....hummmmmm

[newbefisher]

Nice job. :Thumbs Up: Looks cold... Makes me want to break out the fly rod to give it another try. Maybe I'll do that next time I head out somewhere.

[GET DA NET]

Good job TJ. love them pics

[matt duarte]

nice dude! when ur up for it again let me know im down to freeze.. since the lmb are being punks for me right now why not some wilds... nice snowjunkie dude haha!

[troutdog]

Right on dude, good to see you out and about with the flyrod. Those are some nice looking fish, musta been a blast in the white stuff. Cool snowman angler btw.

Take care TJ,


TD

[blakeb]

Great Fish hopeing to see you at the vine sometime :) u should go this weekend

[trail blazer]

Another A+ style report T,J.
Really glad that youre back,s gettin better!!!!.
Thanks for all the GREAT pics
T,BLAZER

[steve092]

Nice work on those fish bro!

[smalweld]

Nice fish and nice snowfisherman!!! Can't wait to hit up the streams soon, gotta try out the new motor for the boat first this weekend :)

Sean

[snag]

Nice report and pics TJ!

That's too cold for me though, I'll stick to bass fishing LOL.

Tight lines

[Little Bass Mike]

Best snow report I've ever read!!! Great job. Love the pic w/ the snowman and the rod!!