NORCAL FISHING TRIP 2009

I took my family up to NORCAL for some pine trees, rivers, high country lakes, and fresh air from all the MLPA BS! More pics, than fish, but thought you guys/gals might enjoy the scenery!



First a stop by the local Walgreens for funny looking tackle. We were fishing for Steelehead with nightcrawlers, and a peiece of bright red of yarn.  



First day hit the Sacramento River in Chico on my buddy Dave's boat.


It was propelled by Jet outboard...



I believe that Dave said he can run in 10" of water with this rig



Above the Sacramento River, spent many a summer day, floating down in an inner tube, and stopping by beer can beach...



I got bit, and as soon as I set the hook, I saw the Steelehead jump, and spit my hook....  Dave moments later lands this nice steelehead, pictured above.



My buddy Damion, and I who attended Chico State together, lost the bet on first fish caught, so we had to shotgun a beer.
Some other action on Pike, but not much else, winds picked up, so we headed in...



Grilled the Steelehead for an appetizer to the lobster dinner I brought up with me. Washed it down with an ice cold Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.

Story to be Continued....

Sounds like a fun trip!  Thanks for part 1 of the report and pictures Chris.  Looking forward to read the rest of the story...

Sounds like a fun trip!  Thanks for part 1 of the report and pictures Chris.  Looking forward to read the rest of the story...

Ditto!

What took you down to SD?  Or did you just come up here for college?  My wife's uncle is a professor there in the business department.  Those are my only ties to Chico.

Michael

Ditto!

What took you down to SD?  Or did you just come up here for college?  My wife's uncle is a professor there in the business department.  Those are my only ties to Chico.

Michael

I went to college there, but was born and raised in San Diego.

The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions... 





Nut Brown Ale, went well with my Rib Eye steak sandwhich and fries.



Family shot at Chico State, I spent many a day, studying near this campus placard.   



On Sunday, we headed out of a Town called Paradise, where my buddy lives.  Small mountain town, pine trees, creeks, etc.  We decided if once more we can make our way to the high country lakes, which require 4x4 at a certain point.   



It was worse than it looked.



Stopped at the first lake, caught many Brook Trout in this lake.





Had to bust out the Sabiki rod.



My buddy trying to figure out how to kayak. We tried to push on to the next set of lakes, but this is the second time we have been denied. My stock 4x4 did not have enough clearance for the boulders, I would have had to crawl over to get through. It was about a 100ft strip of nastiness. Next time.



On the way out, stopped at a creek for some trout fishing... no bites, but nice sites.



I wish I had waders back when I was a poor student, that water is FREAKING COLD!!! 



Here is ONE of the camping sites, near the creek we were fishing... free camping.



From this picture, you can see how close the camp spot is to the creek.  no 4x4 required.



A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure.  10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck... 

The End...

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

I got my feet wet from that sweet report! 
that is quite a trip and thanks for clickin' as you went along!

Great report, thamx! I love Paradise, we tubed the creek all the wayfrom there to Chico, saw a million trout and I think Salmon too, they were HUGE.

Very nice post.  What does the yarn and crawler set up look like.  Got a pic.  Thanks Andy

Kool Report....

 Love Chico,  did a stint there for a while, lots of Great Fishing and Great MTBing...

 and...   

  Good Times...

Great post, thanks for sharing your adventure, it's about the journey,

I love this post.  Fun with friends family & fishing.