Report, 1-2-09

[kdthomps]

So I figured I'd see what was going on this past Sunday. I started at the same place, I think it's called Peter Mills Landing or something along those lines.

I brought my waders this time, but little did I know it rained quite a bit the night before. The water was fairly warm (considering the month) but I didn't check the temperature. Anyway, I ended up trying to wade what seemed to be the Colorado River!! No luck (but an experience I'll remember).

The water was very murky and fast, so I tried an olive clouser, black wollybugger, and a couple very small nymphs. All fished in the deeper holes I remembered from last time. None caught, no hookups.

None the less, I'll be going back soon.

[radioflyer]

KD,

I applaud your trying though. That stretch even with normal water levels can be challanging though I love it. I've caught some white bass on topwater under the far trees. Pretty stretch of river though. At least you're fishing!

rf

[Tippecanoe Fly Fishers Admin]

www.wildcatcreek.net/current_streamflow/index.htm

Check out the above site for Wildcat Stream Flow

[rstaight]

KD,

Radio hit the nail on the head. That stretch starting at Petes Mill can be a challange with normal conditions.

I have mostly floated that stretch down to the bridge on 25. Nice smallmouth in that area.

[kdthomps]

Yea, it's certainly a nice area. I've had quite a bit of luck with the smallies downriver a little ways in the warmer months, so I know they're there. Maybe next time I'll be able to post some impressive bronzeback pictures for ya'll.

[kdthomps]

Les,
I checked that out once, pretty cool. It slipped my mind this week though. I'll be sure to check it next time (but I think everyone knows what I mean when I say that once you get the idea of going fishing, nothing is going to stop you)

[flyfishingpastor]

KD;

Go get 'em guy! I drove over the wildcat twice today, its high but free of ice and BOTH times I was thinking "That doesn't look TOO bad." And, "It's NOT that cold!"

Pat

[kdthomps]

If anyone is interested in going out next time I head out, let me know. I usually go on the spur of the moment, but I might be willing to try and plan a couple days in advance if I had some company.

Also, the members section is password protected. Is that reserved for paying members?

Edit: Flyfishingpastor, do you drive over the river every day? If so you might have to be my go-to guy regarding water clarity!

[Tippecanoe Fly Fishers Admin]

Yes the members area is for dues paying members of the club. I know that you can pay dues at our bi-monthly meetings, next one is in Feb. I would guess that you might be able to pay at the monthly fly tying session at Sportsman's Warehouse, which is tomirrow.

[flyfishingpastor]

KD;

Nope. Sorry. I only drive over the WC occasionally - or I just can't stand not knowing what the heck is going on any longer!

How 'bout it, anyone out there drive over water every day?

Pat

[trent]

I drive over the Wildcat at least twice a day, but lately I'm lucky if either time is during daylight hours. (C'mon spring!) I would think that it would be getting clearer by the day right now since it has been several days since we had the rain accompanied by the snow melt that blew everything out. My last casual observation was that it still looked cloudy, but much better than what it was and that the level was still up from the lows in December where the water was just in the channels.

If you end up looking ahead in the forecast for a nice day to fish, throw a post out and I'll take a peek at the water for you.

[rstaight]

Trent,

Yesterday went over the bridge on Eishenhower, the Wildcat is still up and still looking like chocolate milk.

I have seen the Wildcat take as long as 2 weeks to get back to "normal" after a hard rain.