Lower Owens Encore 2/19 w/pics

Smitty · Feb-19-2006, 10:31 PM

Sorry Greeper buddy....I couldn't help it!

Well after the day we had yesterday, seeing as it is a holiday weekend and all, we headed back out to the owens for some afternoon fishing. Got to the river about 1:30pm and fished until dusk, about 5pm.

It was a banner day for both Evan & Lane, I mean they just tore it up!!! I however was stubborn and was intent on finding fish in a different spot than we did yesterday….it didn’t work and I ended up with 1 tiny native rainbow on the day and a few missed Alpers. Oh well….it was so frickin beautiful out there it would have been worth it even if I was skunked. go figure, I remember the camera but totally forgot my game!!! hahaha!!!

My sister, Mom and myself took a lot of pics…mostly of Evan & Lane catching fish, but some scenic pics too….what a great afternoon.

As was the case yesterday, all fish caught on mini-jigs….mostly 1/32oz. Colors varied…white, yellow/red/white & green/red/chartreuse were the hottest and scored the biggest fish. Below are some pics of the day but keep in mind that these guys released a bunch more fish that I didn’t bother posting pics of…probably 10 each landed, almost all of which were in the 2-5lb class.

So..the photographic play by play…..

It took us just a few minutes for Evan to go bendo!

Way to start the day off right Evan!!

Evan’s second fish of the day…

Lane’s turn to get in on the action….

Lane scores another beauty!

Another beauty caught by Evan…stunning colors on this fish.

Lane’s best fish of the day….Alper, and a big one!

Evan fighting his best fish of the day…

And the results? Another huge DFG brood stock fish for Ev.

My sister Lindsey getting artistic with the camera…

Took some time to take some pics of my own since I wasn’t catching didley squat.

Looking east…

The river

One of my brothers scored this photo near sunset.

It was great spending time with the family today, just wish my Dad could have been here but the poor guy is back home passing a kidney stone……..maybe my fishing day really wasn’t that bad after all huh?

All fish C&R.

Peace,
smitty

greeper · Feb-19-2006, 11:45 PM

Once again

As I said before you spoiledrottenbastardwhogetstofishingodscountrywhen everhewants

thanks for rubbing it in..........

Ok I'm kiddin, enjoy every moment you get up there!

locobro · Feb-19-2006, 11:53 PM

Nice post. Beautiful area, nice photography. I dig the pics alot!

DOGG1976 · Feb-28-2006, 09:23 AM

Hey Smitty,
How's the book coming?

Smitty · Feb-28-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOGG1976

Hey Smitty,
How's the book coming?

Slowly....I've been so busy with the new resort I haven't had any energy to write since Novemeber. I'm still hoping to get it out this summer but I'm going to need some down time on the resort to accomplish that so we'll have to see. Worst case scenario I'll finish it up this fall/winter....disappointed as I am that I'm not on schedule, I sure can't complain about why I've been too busy.

DOGG1976 · Mar-01-2006, 04:29 PM

I agree with you. I Feel your pain from the pics you post.

JiGGZ · Mar-01-2006, 04:34 PM

I'M CALLIN BULLSHIT...Those are NOT REAL Rainbows.......................................... .................................................. ............................

Their Tails aren't SQUARE

Nice Fish Man! I hate you.