Starman77
Active Member
Fished a small lake yesterday that was at an altitude of around 4,200 feet (not an alpine lake, but up there). Had a good view of Mount Adams:
Didn't have much action at all till a brief callibaetis hatch started about mid-day that lasted about 20 minutes. Was pleasantly surprised to catch this 17 inch brown:
Landed another 16 inch brown that looked just like the 17 incher; both very colorful and looked like they had never been caught previously. Otherwise, no rainbows, Brookies or anything else. Was the only fly fisherman on the lake, although there were other gear anglers, mostly fishing from shore. Never saw or heard of anyone else catching anything, so it was a tough day, but how can you complain with a view like that?

Didn't have much action at all till a brief callibaetis hatch started about mid-day that lasted about 20 minutes. Was pleasantly surprised to catch this 17 inch brown:

Landed another 16 inch brown that looked just like the 17 incher; both very colorful and looked like they had never been caught previously. Otherwise, no rainbows, Brookies or anything else. Was the only fly fisherman on the lake, although there were other gear anglers, mostly fishing from shore. Never saw or heard of anyone else catching anything, so it was a tough day, but how can you complain with a view like that?