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Topic: Tahoe - 7/27 and 7/30/18  (Read 1311 times)

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LoletaEric

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Every year since the 80's I've enjoyed Tahoe in late July with my in-laws.  Way back in the day they weren't even my in-laws, as my wife and I dated for 7 years before we married, but I've never missed the Callihan Tahoe trip since we were seniors in high school.  In the early days I think I'd bring a rod here and there and cast a lure, but I had no clue about how to catch a fish in Tahoe.  We always hit up our favorite beaches and hikes for our day trips, and evenings are filled with family dinners and some shopping.  Once or twice a year we used to hit a casino, but I got sick of the cig smoke, the zombies and the feeling of either wishing I would've bet more or losing money that could've bought my kids shoes... 

It was AOTY that led me to really trying to figure some shit out on Tahoe.  I ditched the casinos and started doing dawn patrol fishing missions.  For a few years I hit the Keys trying for a bass - got a few, and then early this century Tote helped me dial in on a mackinaw at DL Bliss.  Next I figured out how to get kokanee off of Taylor Creek - Jude helped me optimize my launch options.  Somewhere in there I managed to catch and release a nice Lahontan Cut up at a smaller lake toward Echo Peak.  All of this was by kayak, of course.

Then, 4 years back, I started guiding, so the Tahoe vacay turned in to more of a break from fishing.

Rewind!  What a shitty idea!!   :smt005

There would be no break from fishing this year!  I took along a few basics so I could at least try for a koke.  I got out on the first morning, the 27th, and launched by about 545AM from Kiva.  In the past I've caught all my kokes on Wedding Rings, but that's all I've ever tried with I think.  :smt003  It would be a WR behind an old and funky and really cool piece of tackle called "Cousin Carl" by Half Fast - great name on this old one from my Gampa's tacklebox.  Right off the bat I hooked up as I made my way toward the one boat setting up a bit earlier than me - 70 pulls with a 4 ounce banana, Cousin Carl and the WR.  Got the little salmon (~11") to the boat and in the release net, but it wasn't doing well, so in the bag it went.  I de-barbed to hopefully prevent hurting another one, and right when I got down again I was on a little better fighter as I videoed and talked about being there pre-sunrise over the Tahoe rim - lost that fish due to watching the rod and finishing my little vid.  Thought I may be on a hot bite, but that was it, and I had to bail in about an hour to do the family beach scene.  So, slow-trolled bling down 50-80 feet seems to do it in late July, and hitting it before the sun gets on the water is a good idea.

Our next few days were filled with pure vacay stuff like swimming, sunning, beering and fooding.  The last day, Monday the 30th, we were to hike up to Angora Lakes - another one of our yearly stops.  For years I took a kayak up there on Wheeleez, but things like invasive plants and animals are a threat there now, so I can only take an SUP on wheels.  So I did that.  I don't know that I've fished Lower Angora since I caught a Lahontan there several years ago (that was a great time and fun report that I should look up and put the link here...)  This year's long story just a bit shorter:  I SUP'd out onto L. Angora at like 930 with sun on the water and got to fight a strong 18"+ Lahontan that just COULD be the same one I caught there years ago, and I was all alone on the lake that day too.  1/2 ounce Little Cleo in silver, slow retrieved over the center of the lake - last time it was a large silver Kastmaster on a hail mary, turn-and-paddle-away drop! 

AOTY has been a fun motivator that gets people not just involved but also more aware of the workings of the NCKA community.  It's that community and the shared values of, among other things, friendship, support and the celebration of our pursuits in the outdoors that gets the credit. 

Thank you, NCKA, for continuing to inspire me.   :smt001
« Last Edit: August 09, 2018, 05:02:17 PM by LoletaEric »
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Always enjoy readinging about your yearly Tahoe trips.  Something new every year.
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LoletaEric

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I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

Loleta Eric's Guide Service

loletaeric@yahoo.com - call me up at (707) 845-0400

http://www.loletaeric.com

Being an honorable sportsman is way more important than what you catch.


LoletaEric

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 :smt001
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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loletaeric@yahoo.com - call me up at (707) 845-0400

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Being an honorable sportsman is way more important than what you catch.


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Thanks Eric,  really great report. I wish I was there.  Really over due for a nice trip to some alpine lake full of beautiful views and sexy fins.
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Abs, you lucky mofo!

Looks like fun


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See pfd on ab king on sup...always aware and grounded
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Nice pics Abking! 
I like the custom, floating rod holder too.

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You're the epitome of living the good life!