[Out of Here]

A blaze of crimson five feet from the boat, and a strong pull. The weather was amazing today, on the river and in the sun from 1030 until 3ish. There were some tiny BWO's hatching too, and rising fish - but the three fish (two 17's, one 19") I got to net today were all on an Olive Sculpzilla, full-sink poly leader with 18 inches of 2x fluorocarbon tippet. Cast to the bank, swing through the promising water, slow strip....

This bow was the best fish of the day. I think I snuck one in ahead of the weather today.

Thanks again to Yakima River Fly Shop for the shuttle - dependable as always.

 

[rotato]

nice looking fish

 

[Gone]

Nice work Derek. Looks like there was a bit of clarity to the water?

 

[Out of Here]

Yeah, the water was cold (41') and clear.

 

[FlyMeARiver]

Great coloring on that bow!

 

[JesseC]

Man... makes me jealous that I was sitting in the office fishing nothing but powerpoint all day! Damnit all!

As usual, thanks for a perfect report. I always learn something new in terms of technique from your reports. Kick ass pictures too.

-Jesse

 

[Mumbles]

Nice report Derek, jealous as always.

 

[Out of Here]

These fish put my 6wt to the test today - I think I'll invest in a 7wt switch for streamer fishing in the future.

 

[Mumbles]

These fish put my 6wt to the test today - I think I'll invest in a 7wt switch for streamer fishing in the future.

I happen to know a particular 7wt switch that I'd recommend, but you have to go to Bellevue to pick it up...or ask them nicely to ship it because you are too lazy to get over there. {wait, I'm talking to you about me...you know all of this already}:thumb:

 

[Alex MacDonald]

And here I am, stuck doing yard work before the next round of rain/snow We had a blast the other day though, didn't we! The more time I spend on the Yak, the more I appreciate what an amazing resource she is!!

 

[EasyE]

Wow, those are some pretty fish Derek. Great report!

 

[SteelieD]

Headed over on Saturday. Sure hope we have the same success. Nice fish!

 

[rwbailey05]

Great color on those bows! Nice report, jealous i am

 

[DryFlyByrne19]

i want to go the only thing is dont want to get stuck on the pass

 

[DryFlyByrne19]

Ski Crystal or Fish the Yakima what should i do

 

[Out of Here]

Either way, you'll hit rocks.

 

[Old Man]

Man... makes me jealous that I was sitting in the office fishing nothing but powerpoint all day! Damnit all!

As usual, thanks for a perfect report. I always learn something new in terms of technique from your reports. Kick ass pictures too.

-Jesse

Work sucks, doesn't it. Just wait until your my age and can go out everyday, bawling:bawling: but you don't because it's no fun by your lonesome anymore. bawling:bawling:

Jim :beathead:

 

[Out of Here]

Yeah, work sucks! Oh wait, I was working..

 

[Greg Price]

Rub it in.

I guess if you have the skill and knowledge (I don't have either) you can dredge up fish this time of the year on the Yak.

Thanks for the inspiration. Great pics.

 

[Out of Here]

Short of divulging exactly where I was, if you'll read my post Greg, I pretty much laid it all out for you. Look for an "open seat" thread and tag along with many of the others who post them up.

Gain you will, skill and knowledge, when you get out and cast - Master Yoda.