Trout-Tuna-For.Me
10-22-2009, 08:03 PM
Returned from a 5 day trip after fishing these waters. Had a great time Oct. 16-20, staying in Old Station. After the fire caused by lightening, the Hat Creek in some spots are in the open with brush and trees burned away. Many pools can be easily seen but you've got to approach in the "Stealth Mode". Otherwise, fishing is back to normal there, catching many 12 - 14" rainbows. Baum Lake had good fishing with limits a bit harder to come by. Many of the rainbows caught were about 1.25 - 1.5 lbs each caught with PB, yellow/chrome Panther Martins/nymphs. With the rainy/cloudy conditions on Sunday and Monday many brown trout were cruising for a bite. I did manage to catch a couple browns using a chartreuse/black Panther Martin in the 12 - 14" size. But the best fishing was in the Pit River where I landed 3 rainbows weighing 2.25, 3.5, and 4 lbs. No big browns, but the water was a bit stained because of the rain. All in all another great tirp to the area. AND YES, I DID STOP AT JJ's. John and Judy have the greatest meals! Hope they will be there next season (JJ's is for sale):(
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