Nice batch of brats

[Brian]

With cold, low & clear conditions we have been dealing with the past couple of weeks, the crowds tend to thin out in a hurry. During these times it's often a better bet to sleep in a little and hit the water for the last half of the day after the water warms up a degree or two. That was the case today as Chumdog, Fish and myself met up with Steelheader for an afternoon of jig fishing for some winter brats. I have had my best luck with these cold water fish by trying to cover as much water as possible looking for a couple of the more aggressive fish. This plan worked for us today as we all came home with fish. We covered a bunch of water on a nearly deserted river and ended up hooking up seven times and landing five of them. Had a great time on the water with the boys today and I was quite happy that everyone had a little action. Here are a few pics of the days catch, John will have to add the photo of his fish as I didn't get one with my camera.

[Redhook]

Sounds like a fun and productive day on the water.  Nice pics, love the headshot 

 

[chumdog]

Thanks for a great outing boys and it was a pleasure meeting Steelheader today. Next time Jeff, we'll have to really try to cover some water.   

With low, clear conditions, I was quite pleased we all were able to hook and land some fish.  I kept my string alive, by crackering the first steel I hooked for the third  winter season in a row. 

As always, it was a bunch of fun and laughs.  I can't wait for the rain in the forecast next week. 

[dardevle]

Nice looking brats!  I knew when you said "deserted" you'd have a good day!

[Sturzman]

Great looking hatchery fish. I was able to land two colored summers, but no winters. Sure looks like a lot of fun with Brian and the gang!

[Andrew]

Great looking fish, guys. I've gotta agree about the low water... personally, I love it. Fewer fishermen, defined holding areas, finesse presentations=a good time on the water.

As Matt mentioned, we also got out today away from the home stream, but all we turned up were a few summer-run. Guess we need to check the season and try again. 

Andrew

[meanpressure]

nice job 

[Backer51]

Nice report Brian.  Tis the season for steelhead pictures.

[Fish]

Hurray I finally got the first winter Steel under my belt this season, I thought I might have to wait till next month to finally score?

It was great getting out with the boys again and also to meet you Jeff (Steelheader) My new work schedule pretty much puts me in the fishing Solo mode but with the Holidays quickly coming I hope to get out and meet and fish with some of you guys I haven't met yet and of course with some of you Old Dogs.

Here's the picture of my Fat little Hen.

[Mavrick]

Nice Job Fellas! Tis the Season!
Congrats Fish! nice to get that first to the one the bank! Let me know sometime your headed out as I can make my own hours..(it's nice having employee's  espcially one's that don't fish!)

[Fish]

Will do Jaime, gotta love that making your own hours

By the way don't hire any Fisherman, you'd only have to Fire them good for nothing guy's they miss to much time

[The Codfather]

Excellent work gentleman! Nice to see some of our local waters giving up the love.

[FireFish]

Great pic's and looks like a great day. Way to go guys, thanks for sharing..

FireFsih..

[OPfisher]

Maybe I should have slept in, I only got one and it came at the end of the day......Nice work!

[First Bite]

Way to go guys.  Good idea to sleep in and let the water warm up a couple degrees.