Partridge & Yellow To The Rescue

Date:  04/10/23
Time:  1:30pm
Air:  57°
Water:  55°
Water pH:  7.7
Elevation: 440’

I fished a stream that was new to me. Although it extended deep in a forest, it was a high traffic area with many hikers. Despite not seeing anyone fishing, there were abundant signs that this waterway gets pressured. It is not my typical stream. I prefer those that are virtually unknown, and if known, so difficult to reach that most anglers don’t consider them viable options. These are the streams where the sighting of a bear or another human yields the same level of surprise.

I admit that I struggled on this new stream. Despite the warming temps, no fish were rising. The water was very skinny. Runs and riffles were so shallow that it was inconceivable trout would be holding in such water. Many hooked char were so small that setting the hook was almost impossible. Compounding the problem, crunchy dry leaves along the stream made my approach to any plunge pools sound like an airhorn. Stealth was severely compromised. But, I trodded along and chalked up my struggles to user error.

And finally I reached some viable water that I approached both up and down stream.

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