I told A that this would be the last overnighter before the baby. Of course, that statement had originally been "this is the last trip before the baby." I prefer "last overnighter", as that leaves some room for negotiation. Of course, we both know who runs the show, and I am just fooling myself should I think there is any negotiation involved.
Bill and Em are expecting their first a few weeks after our second is due, so Bill and I both figured this was a great opportunity to get out and wet a line. For the past three years, Bill and I have done a float on the lower river in October, and we've always seemed to tie into some trout.
We camped Thursday night at Mecca Flats, rolling in just at dusk and setting up camp in the twilight.
The next morning was clear and crisp, and we broke camp and were on the water by 9 o'clock. The river was surprisingly busy, but being that we were camping there was no rush and we enjoyed the float.
The afternoon was warm, and caddis were thick with a few PMD's mixed in. Unfortunately, surface activity was non-existent, but we still managed to pick up a few on nymphs and emergers.
We set up camp mid afternoon, lounged around and refreshed our thirst for a bit. Fished until last light, then headed back to camp where Bill started a fire while I worked on the bbq pork chops.
Saturday morning was cold - temps in the mid 20's and heavy frost. We fished at first light, with a few nice trout to hand before breakfast.
Fishing was again strong in the morning, with nymphs being the ticket. One of the highlights for me was watching a large chinook salmon holding on a redd in the main river; while I had seen salmon in the Lower D before, I had not seen one spawning. That, coupled with a beauty of a redside, made my day.
Fishing tapered off as the sun and the temps climbed; we floated down towards Trout Creek, hitting the usual haunts as we went, and rolled into the takeout mid afternoon.
I don't know when I'll be on the Lower D again, but this was a great way to end trout season.
scott
Bill and Em are expecting their first a few weeks after our second is due, so Bill and I both figured this was a great opportunity to get out and wet a line. For the past three years, Bill and I have done a float on the lower river in October, and we've always seemed to tie into some trout.
We camped Thursday night at Mecca Flats, rolling in just at dusk and setting up camp in the twilight.
The next morning was clear and crisp, and we broke camp and were on the water by 9 o'clock. The river was surprisingly busy, but being that we were camping there was no rush and we enjoyed the float.
The afternoon was warm, and caddis were thick with a few PMD's mixed in. Unfortunately, surface activity was non-existent, but we still managed to pick up a few on nymphs and emergers.
We set up camp mid afternoon, lounged around and refreshed our thirst for a bit. Fished until last light, then headed back to camp where Bill started a fire while I worked on the bbq pork chops.
Saturday morning was cold - temps in the mid 20's and heavy frost. We fished at first light, with a few nice trout to hand before breakfast.
Fishing was again strong in the morning, with nymphs being the ticket. One of the highlights for me was watching a large chinook salmon holding on a redd in the main river; while I had seen salmon in the Lower D before, I had not seen one spawning. That, coupled with a beauty of a redside, made my day.
Fishing tapered off as the sun and the temps climbed; we floated down towards Trout Creek, hitting the usual haunts as we went, and rolled into the takeout mid afternoon.
I don't know when I'll be on the Lower D again, but this was a great way to end trout season.
scott
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