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Billy · Feb 1, 2022

Usually I fish in January but this January I wasn't really feeling it. Cold and dark and gross outside. Well yesterday we had sunshine and 40 degrees and I thought I better get some fishing in before my work week.

This morning was 18 degrees but beautiful:

I did my usual slow drifts through the runs:

Saw a rise and missed a fish. Recasted and a nice 15 inch chunk that fought good:

Fished a little further down and caught a nice 20 incher with a old rusted hook and swivel off it (which I removed):

I've caught a lot of fish with old hooks and swivels here. I dont get it. 12 pound flouro works great

The sunshine was worth it!

My typical fly this time of year:

Cheers!

Billy

Nick Clayton · Feb 1, 2022

So from what I've pieced together @Josh must be the only one doing any work around this place!

Josh · Feb 1, 2022

Nick Clayton said:
So from what I've pieced together @Josh must be the only one doing any work around this place!

Well, I went fishing yesterday. I just don't have anything cool to brag about to show for it. Nobody itching for photos of whitefish.

Long_Rod_Silvers · Feb 1, 2022

Josh said:
Nobody itching for photos of whitefish.

Cant speak for everyone else, but I for one embrace the greatness of the short fin-grayling!

Nick Clayton · Feb 1, 2022

Whitefish are awesome

Phil K · Feb 1, 2022

Josh said:
Nobody itching for photos of whitefish.

The hell you say! I think we should have a Whitefish forum.

mcswny · Feb 1, 2022

Josh said:
Well, I went fishing yesterday. I just don't have anything cool to brag about to show for it. Nobody itching for photos of whitefish.

Paging @clarkman

troutpocket · Feb 1, 2022

Nice work @Billy ! I took advantage of the sun to scout the Beverly area. Everything is still locked up Seeger-style.

Josh · Feb 1, 2022

Nick Clayton said:
Whitefish are awesome

Oh, don't get me wrong. I enjoy catching whitefish. No problem there.

They just aren't exactly a jumping tarpon photo for most people.

Scottybs · Feb 1, 2022

Nice!

Old Man · Feb 2, 2022

Well the temps were down to minus 13 this morning here in Butte. And since I became an oldman. I've curtailed my fishing to just the summer months. We still have snow on the ground here so really going anyplace is a no-no. Plus I haven't caught a fish in 2 years. Just getting out suits me fine. And I'm not really a big fish seeker. I'm happy what ever I catch. I fish mostly small skinny water, so the fish in these places aren't monsters. But some of these small creeks will surprise you with a good sized fish if you put your time in.

Xoxo · Feb 2, 2022

I love when you use emojis @Old Man …. Give Swimmy a run for his money!

Old Man · Feb 2, 2022

Jojo said:
I love when you use emojis @Old Man …. Give Swimmy a run for his money!

He knows what I've been doing. He likes it. I'll probably meet up with him this summer. We almost connected last summer but it didn't happen. That thumb up one

, I thought it was the middle finger when I first saw it. I had to look closer to see it correctly.

Ernie · Feb 2, 2022

Billy said:
Usually I fish in January but this January I wasn't really feeling it. Cold and dark and gross outside. Well yesterday we had sunshine and 40 degrees and I thought I better get some fishing in before my work week.

This morning was 18 degrees but beautiful:View attachment 1937I did my usual slow drifts through the runs:View attachment 1938Saw a rise and missed a fish. Recasted and a nice 15 inch chunk that fought good:View attachment 1939Fished a little further down and caught a nice 20 incher with a old rusted hook and swivel off it (which I removed):View attachment 1940 I've caught a lot of fish with old hooks and swivels here. I dont get it. 12 pound flouro works great
The sunshine was worth it!View attachment 1941My typical fly this time of year:View attachment 1942
Cheers!
Billy

Nice work Billy.

Xoxo · Feb 2, 2022

Old Man said:
That thumb up one , I thought it was the middle finger when I first saw it. I had to look closer to see it correctly.

Oh God, do you ever make me laugh. On the days i get overwhelmed with caring for my parents (as i did last night) I’m just going to come over and read your posts to cheer me up.

Also i cannot wait for the @swimmy and @Old Man hook up! It will need its own thread for sure and a sticky.

Triploidjunkie · Feb 2, 2022

Jojo said:
Oh God, do you ever make me laugh. On the days i get overwhelmed with caring for my parents (as i did last night) I’m just going to come over and read your posts to cheer me up.

Also i cannot wait for the @swimmy and @Old Man hook up! It will need its own thread for sure and a sticky.

Especially the pre-fishing shopping trip to sync up their outfits...

swimmy · Feb 3, 2022

Jojo said:
I love when you use emojis @Old Man …. Give Swimmy a run for his money!

I'm feeling the love

iggie · Feb 3, 2022

Cats and dogs together, maybe hope for America yet.

Bakerite · Feb 3, 2022

Jojo said:
Oh God, do you ever make me laugh. On the days i get overwhelmed with caring for my parents (as i did last night) I’m just going to come over and read your posts to cheer me up.

Also i cannot wait for the @swimmy and @Old Man hook up! It will need its own thread for sure and a sticky.

Think epic video of whatever they end up doing! Posted here for posterity! With reaction interviews from interested forum members!!