troutologist Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Trout season actually opened for me Jan. 1, but in the spirit of the weekend I decided to get away from the crowds and hike into a river. The walk was pleasant, on the south facing slopes...only 6-12" of snow and stretches of bare ground. Then we hit a corner and descended into a protected (from any sunlight apparently) valley. It was a good trudge with some drifts still waist deep. I remember clearly someone saying "screw it i'm leaving the snowshoes in the truck". It sounded like me....what a jackass. Anyways upon arrival and rehydration we found the river mint. Very high but still clear. Conditions were perfect...it was cold, windy and raining but still perfect. We started fishing a got into a fish or 2. It was a bit of a learning curve as I had never fished the river at this water level and it took a while to find where the fish were holding. Another one... Close up My buddy hit a fish and went over to grab the camera and snap a pic...caught a faint whiff of something. Can't be...we're whooping it up catching fish and whatnot. Proceed with the photo op. Yup sure enough its a bear, and close. It stuck around in a thicket about 30 ft away for a while. We shouted, threw rocks and it took off. Couple minute later it was back....damn. Didnt want to leave the fish but grabbed our stuff and headed across the river. Tried to fish from the other side but its not the spot to fish the run from....stupid bear. Don't think we were in any danger but at the time it was pouring rain, and we couldnt hear or see very far....fish with you're back at the alders...we lost our nerve. Im headed back next weekend for revenge. (with an airhorn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 good job! We were going to head into ( i think the same river) but go by boat. We decided due to the thrunderstorm here on Friday night that we would just stay home. Bad decision by me...good one by you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice looking trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sucker spawning time , black bears like to fish too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Great report and pics troutologist You guys sure got into some decent ones before papa bear decided to try and push you out of his spot Great job and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Scared of a bear, why? Who was with you bud? Whoever it was it's unlikely they'd have been able to out run you with your giraffe sized legs LOL! (problem solved ) Beautiful fish and even nicer surroundings Jay, wish I had time to join you up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudd Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nice fish and pics mate, you live in a top area. Scared of a bear, why? Who was with you bud? Whoever it was it's unlikely they'd have been able to out run you with your giraffe sized legs LOL! (problem solved ) Beautiful fish and even nicer surroundings Jay, wish I had time to join you up there. Ain't this the truth, you don't have to out run the bear.. just your mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboy Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 fantastic pics and report-making us jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 kick wingers ass for all those glare ridden shots. nice superior steel though...can't wait to get home and fish the northern tribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 kick wingers ass for all those glare ridden shots.nice superior steel though...can't wait to get home and fish the northern tribs. Ya we had a talk about that. He's still figuring out that camera....back this weekend? I get back from the Peg friday midnight and am looking to meet at the post before 5. About the bear...I felt like a puss in boots actually after the fact but for whatever reason not being able to get it to take off rubbed me the wrong way at the time. I've been hitting the gym this week and am ready for a bear faceoff. Mike, the water temp up north is low to mid 30s still got a couple weeks to make the trip yet. What a great time of year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Very nice colors on the rainbows.I wish we had lots of steelhead fishing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 should have tossed it a fish ! it would have taken off with it to eat it secretly...trust me I know bears/.....ever seen a polar bear club diving into a cold lake lol . some hairy buggers there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ya we had a talk about that. He's still figuring out that camera....back this weekend? I get back from the Peg friday midnight and am looking to meet at the post before 5. About the bear...I felt like a puss in boots actually after the fact but for whatever reason not being able to get it to take off rubbed me the wrong way at the time. I've been hitting the gym this week and am ready for a bear faceoff. Mike, the water temp up north is low to mid 30s still got a couple weeks to make the trip yet. What a great time of year!! Definitely in for the weekend but I'm hoping my rod comes in. I'm not really too keen on hiking in there with the 15.5 footer. It's a lot of rod and I'm actually finding the action to be a bit soft for my liking. I'll bring my cam on the weekend and teach winger how not to screw up pictures...Maybe i'll even let him reel in one of my fish. If that bear returns we'll give him the ol' "WHOA BEAR", send him on his way, catch 30 steelies and be back in town in town for a late afternoon nappy poo and adult beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 ....fish with you're back at the alders...we lost our nerve. I'd have lost my nerve and a load....LOL Nice looking river (and fish), hope you get another crack at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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