Farmington - Happy 4th of July, 2008
Drove back up for a few quick hours this morning. I did not arrive that early, so most of the common areas were booked solid. I approached an area and saw a spin fisherman, an indicator nympher and a well-known guide and client. I noticed they were all standing midstream a good distance away. I stalked my way upstream to fish some water right near the bank well behind them and spotted this fish, a 20in male:
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Close-up:
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I was able to sight fish with a red San Juan Worm dropper and my medium-heavy Isonychia anchor. On the first cast, this fish tracked the worm for a while then broke off the chase. On the next presentation, he eased over and gently sucked in the Isonychia. It was nice, I set the hook instinctively without mind. This fish put up an excellent fight and spit out a big white sluggo near shore. Water was 58deg. Plenty of olives hatching today. I caught another half dozen or so and a few salmon.
Re: Farmington - Happy 4th of July, 2008
Nice going Alain! That one 20 incher makes it a worthwhile trip.
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The magic 20" mark, now that's a fish! Nice job buddy.
Re: Farmington - Happy 4th of July, 2008
Nice job on the twenty incher Al. What an experience that must have been to spot him, cast to him twice and watch everything unfold. Great job.
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I think that is my favorite way to catch a trout- spot them & then sight nymph.
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What a great way to spend the 4th. and the pictures are nice.
Re: Farmington - Happy 4th of July, 2008
Alain, aren't you glad you bought the bigger net? It makes landing those bombers alot easier doesn't it.
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The Brodin Pere Marquette net is the best. I love the long reach and big opening. It is quite easy to transport when looped through my wading belt.
I even used it to "land" a huge snapping turtle that was crossing Rt. 44 near the river. What a mean creature - it snapped at me the whole time I was relocating it back in to the wet woods. There was a friendly crowd of folks helping out and this made for yet another nice memory of fishing the majestic Farmington!
