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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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.