What a difference from 2012

[Fang]

Anything over last years trout opener for me would be considered a huge improvement. What happened last year with early runs, low and clear water, too many people, rudeness on the river all seemed to be long forgotten and when I pulled into my normal parking spot for opener at 5:30 am, I was very surprised to be completely alone. In 20+ years of fishing this river section I don't ever think I've seen this place empty trout opener.

 

This river has told me over the years that worms always work so that was the menu for the day. Simple approach - bottom bouncing a worm with 2 split shot and I don't think I ever chaged in that pool

 

First bigger fish was 6:11 am and was a nice 24" but still a,little dark for a picture

Worms were the ticket all day.

Some fish porn

 

 

 

[spincast]

beauty. I cant even imagine a river alone on opener - the crowds, and crowding, were one of the reasons I gave up going the first weekend. Couple of sweet catches.

[davey buoy]

Very nice!!!!,wonder why there was no one there ?Any ideas?

[misfish]

Nice

Edited April 27, 2013 by Misfish

[mr blizzard]

Nice pics, sounds like you deserved a great start compared to last year.

[Old Ironmaker]

What do you mean a worm? Just look at any tackle store or fishing show, no one markets worms!!!! You can't catch anything with a worm and certainly can't make millions off of worms!!!! I worked with a guy that had a worm farm, being the citiot that I am I asked him, Mike how do you get all the worms in the barn at night?

 

Good going my friend as they say the early bird catches the...........................................