Del Valle 4/23

I needed to get out and try the new fish finder. It was sweet. I expected to have to do a little tweeking, but filled the cup with water and set off. Of course, you do need to remember to plug in the battery unit....just a slight hiccup.

As for the fish.....I ain't no KayakJames....'nuff said? I had a couple hits and one explosion on a frog fly, but other than that....not much love. I spoke to a few people and that seemed to be the story for bait guys as well. One fish was caught here and there, but not much.

I was trolling between likely fly-fishable spots. Besides going topwater with frog patterns, I put on the sink tip line and went with some streamers. The water was still stained, so I used contrasting colored flies like clousers, and goblins.

It was a great paddle. I don't know how far I paddled, but it felt good just to be on the water again. It was fun to hear people go by and say..."and he's got a fishfinder on that thing."  I would give them a wave and a smile. I was suprised at how fast some of those boats were going, but it made for some nice rolling. The wind really came up at about 11:30.

Ahhhh...trout season opener this weekend....East Walker, Owens, & Hot Creek here I come.

Marc Mc