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I've had my eye on a desert canyon near the Idaho-Nevada border for about a year now, and finally decided to do some exploring. Glad I did. I'm not giving our details beyond that because I plan to go back. Let's just say it was a good day.
Glorious early morning
Nevada mountains in the distance with fresh snow
Dropping into the canyon
First glimpse of the river
After parking the car I walked a primitive trail downstream for about an hour before getting in the water. The trail crossed a couple of skree fields which proved tricky in spots (I have bad ankles). It was a moderate hike with tricky spots and I was glad I brought my wading staff.
Finally got in the water and began working my way back upstream. I was fishing stimulators all day on 6X tippet. Fiesty rainbows behind every rock, and taking flies aggressively - literally jumping out the water with the fly in its mouth the moment it hit the water. Nothing huge, typically 8-12 inchers, but the fish of the day pushed it closer to 14. I'm going back there for sure. Here's more pics. Enjoy.
Glorious early morning
Nevada mountains in the distance with fresh snow
Dropping into the canyon
First glimpse of the river
After parking the car I walked a primitive trail downstream for about an hour before getting in the water. The trail crossed a couple of skree fields which proved tricky in spots (I have bad ankles). It was a moderate hike with tricky spots and I was glad I brought my wading staff.
Finally got in the water and began working my way back upstream. I was fishing stimulators all day on 6X tippet. Fiesty rainbows behind every rock, and taking flies aggressively - literally jumping out the water with the fly in its mouth the moment it hit the water. Nothing huge, typically 8-12 inchers, but the fish of the day pushed it closer to 14. I'm going back there for sure. Here's more pics. Enjoy.