Sierras Bassin' and Troutin'
 

Had to get outta town for a few days, so son Sean and I headed up to the Sierras.
Left at 3am and by 7, we were pulled up to our first spot:

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Pulled out the baitcaster with a Purple Senko and let it fly, first cast, first fish. Set the hook and let Sean do the rest:

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Got around to launching the tubes and caught 30'ish bass before noon, most in the 12-14" range. It's nice to take a shot of a fish and not have to worry about blurring out the background ;) If you can find the spot, you deserve to fish it :o (Gotta love the background though)


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After a quick lunch, Sean decides he's gonna catch a few bluegills by hand and he is going "commando". No fish, but he did manage to slip and get fully dunked!


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Friday we decided to find some snow and try out North Lake for trout


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We found enough snow for a good snowball fight and managed to catch quite a few small rainbows wild brook/brown trout.


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On the way down the mtn we stopped by a small stream-fed pool for lunch.


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As we ate, we noticed the pool was full of trout. 2 hours later, and about 50+ fish released, we were done.
Sean hooked up:

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...and another


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Back to bassing on Saturday, with this the last fish/cast of the day:


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Finished up Saturday night with another outstanding dinner at Rossi's and back home by 7am today.


As a side note, I saw more CHP on this single trip than any other trip up the 395. Friday there were 8 CHP cruisers between Bishop and Big Pine, plus many more between the 5/14 junction and Big Pine.

Ed

Re: Sierras Bassin' and Troutin'
 

Ed,
Thanks for the report :thumbup and I'm glad you were able to take one of your boys with you to enjoy the outdoors a bit over the weekend. I know I can't wait to head up to the Sierras later this year myself. Of the trips I do, the Sierras trip is by far my favorite. You ever hit up Kennedy or Troy Meadows on your way up there?? Take Care,
Perry :coffee

Re: Sierras Bassin' and Troutin'
 

Next time Perry.

Man the lakes and streams were just packed with trout. The ponds are still a bit off with all the run off but should clear up later in the summer. Lots of bass on spinnerbaits, lost a big one 4-5lbs right at the tube. Got a good look and he spit the hook.

Ed

Re: Sierras Bassin' and Troutin'
 

Man, does that bring back some good memories.:D We used to go up there when I was a greenhorn kid. We would stay for over a week and there would be 15-20 guys fishing and camping. I caught my first Brook Trout up there in a small stream. Great to hear there is still some good fishin up there. :) Thanks for the report!:o