Post by reelteacher on Apr 21, 2008 18:35:05 GMT -5
Hey Fly-Fishers!
So, in my most recent tip of the week 4., I discussed the possibility that the white bass may be moving in the Brookville headwaters. Well, I can now say with confidence, the run is ON!
On Friday, April 18, Dad and I headed southeast to the upper section of the East Fork of the Whitewater river to validate claims made by a few anglers that white bass were seen heading up stream to spawn. We arrived at the end of a road known only as @$@#%#%. Oh, sorry, you'll have to give me your pin # and password to learn about this. Anyway, at first, I thought the trip may be a bust as cast after cast with my weighted white streamer revealed nothing but a sore arm. But then, I tied on a bead head white and yellow feather streamer with red and silver flash, cast into a fairly small eddy, and BAM! A whitey instantly smashed my fly and took off down river in the current. After a tremendous fight, the 15" fish was landed and released. A second cast, and a second fish. I had hit pay-dirt! A third cast, a third fish. and then, as quickly as the blitz began, they were gone. I moved to the next good looking area, and two more fish revealed they were willing to play.
I walked down to see what my father was up to and he had yet to catch his first fish. He was fishing a huge riffle and eddie and couldn't buy a strike. We stayed there for about 15 more minutes without anything. So, being the kind son I am, I took him to the holes I had previously found fish. Luckily they were there again. In fact, we landed 6 consecutive fish in 6 casts before they decided to quit. It was great fun, but, unfortunately, when we talked with some local anglers, they told us we should have been here last week. Famous last words! The bass may be winding down, but there are still lots of whites in the rivers. Find some water and go for it! White flies with silver flash seem to be best. Although, my Reelfoot Special, which will be tied at the fly-tying meeting on Thursday May 1, also fooled several nice white bass. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!
Dad's beautiful white bass!
Gearing up for more!
Another spectacular fish. The weather was unbelievable!
The smile says it all! White bass are such great fun and tremendous fighters on the flyrod. Well worth a long drive!
So, in my most recent tip of the week 4., I discussed the possibility that the white bass may be moving in the Brookville headwaters. Well, I can now say with confidence, the run is ON!
On Friday, April 18, Dad and I headed southeast to the upper section of the East Fork of the Whitewater river to validate claims made by a few anglers that white bass were seen heading up stream to spawn. We arrived at the end of a road known only as @$@#%#%. Oh, sorry, you'll have to give me your pin # and password to learn about this. Anyway, at first, I thought the trip may be a bust as cast after cast with my weighted white streamer revealed nothing but a sore arm. But then, I tied on a bead head white and yellow feather streamer with red and silver flash, cast into a fairly small eddy, and BAM! A whitey instantly smashed my fly and took off down river in the current. After a tremendous fight, the 15" fish was landed and released. A second cast, and a second fish. I had hit pay-dirt! A third cast, a third fish. and then, as quickly as the blitz began, they were gone. I moved to the next good looking area, and two more fish revealed they were willing to play.
I walked down to see what my father was up to and he had yet to catch his first fish. He was fishing a huge riffle and eddie and couldn't buy a strike. We stayed there for about 15 more minutes without anything. So, being the kind son I am, I took him to the holes I had previously found fish. Luckily they were there again. In fact, we landed 6 consecutive fish in 6 casts before they decided to quit. It was great fun, but, unfortunately, when we talked with some local anglers, they told us we should have been here last week. Famous last words! The bass may be winding down, but there are still lots of whites in the rivers. Find some water and go for it! White flies with silver flash seem to be best. Although, my Reelfoot Special, which will be tied at the fly-tying meeting on Thursday May 1, also fooled several nice white bass. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!
Dad's beautiful white bass!
Gearing up for more!
Another spectacular fish. The weather was unbelievable!
The smile says it all! White bass are such great fun and tremendous fighters on the flyrod. Well worth a long drive!