Arizona Christmas time...

[sansou]

Took a quick solo trip up the Mogollon Rim to go check out a buddy's cabin and property in preparation for a spring/summertime T57 out-of-state deal. Of course, on the way up and down, I would be remiss if I did not wet my line.

The rim lakes are closed (to cars, but not to hike in) this time of year, so I hiked up and down Tonto and Christopher Creek. In both scenarios, the water level is way down. Not much by the way of fish, as I was spinfishing. Beyond spooking a few elk that migrate down from the rim after the first snowing, nothing terribly exciting. Just a brisk solo hike to be had, and a few nice pools to drop the line in, or as the case was, to watch small trout swim around... The water was ridiculously cold, so I didn't bother rummaging around for my favorite trout bait....which is usually hatched anyhow by this time of year. It was a nice break from doing the usual Poway/Miramar schtick which gets old after a while.

Enjoy.

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[Fisherman57]

Awesome stuff Rich!

Some cool photos too!...... the t-shirts look a little big for dem' fish! :lol:

Maybe I can squeeze in some fishing after the Superbowl while Im in AZ!


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[BIGRED KILLA]

Nice job out there Rich see you in Mexico soon

[sansou]

Nice job out there Rich see you in Mexico soon

Sure will!

This the general area I was trying to get your brother to fish this past month. Will have to rendezvous again in the AZ another time!

[Gerald]

Awesome photos, thanks for posting.

[tacklejunkie]

Nice pics Sansou. Thanks for the report man. 8)

[steve092]

Beautiful scenery, and nice fish.