Figured I'd take a picture of one of the dozens caught and released...?????????????????????? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
Why? If fish like that ain't an excuse to fire up the BBQ, I don't know what is !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Y. I like a trout breakfast (or lunch or dinner) as much as the next guy, but a couple problems with those particular fish:
1) The lake is a selective fishery. To quote the WDFW, "Only unscented artificial flies or lures with one single-point, barbless hook are allowed. Bait is prohibited; fish may be released until the daily limit is retained. Only knotless nets may be used to land fish."
2) Limit is 1 at this lake after obeying #1 above. I like to keep fishing rather than keep one.
3) The lake is a two-mile hike each way (down and back from the top of the cliffs you see in the pictures) carrying float tube, gear, etc. The hike back out with a fish isn't all that pleasant!
I fish there in the spring and fall. Can't say that a shore lunch mightn't happen on a cool October day when I herc in the stove, but don't tell anyone! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
