Thursday, October 7, 2010

Fishing heating up on Henrys Lake

I drove up to Henrys Lake to exercise the fish that wanted to lose a little weight.  Fishing was slow to start off, but I was joined by seven Common Loons just as the sun tried sneaking through the fog.


As the fog lifted this loon worked close to me, but both of us were not successful.


Even the coots were very busy, but they were after veggies not meat.


About 10, the fish started hitting the Light Olive Crystal with most of them between 18 to 22 inches.


My sixth fish was a 21 inch brook trout.  The only one of the trip.


I did not get a hybrid, but caught 14 fish by noon. 


With wind, rain, birds and fish, it was another wild day in Idaho.  I am glad that I do not stay home when the weather appears to be bad.


5 comments:

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

you mean your third photos are coots? WOW!!!!!

We have some Australian coots, and they are loners. I suspect all the coots here in Auckland are fewer than your photo.

Maria said...

Dear Bill, thank you for your visit on my blog! And I'm glad I've come across your blog!
I find it very interesting, although I'm not fishing myself (I caught one single trout in all my life :), but I'm an outdoor girl, love hiking, strolling through my hometown Vienna, and taking pictures here and there.
Have a nice weekend ahead!

Mark Kautz said...

Hi Bill. Another good day of fishing and bird watching in beautiful Idaho.

Mark

Anonymous said...

Hi, Bill! Those are some beautiful fish. Really liked the significant markings on the Brookie. Here's to a great fall season for you.

shapewear said...

you have such a nice fishing spot in your place.