beedhead Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Mader out to B.H. This later morn...Met Myth1228 there...He was fishing for a while before I was..And he got into some nice ones...Got no pics of his...as I took Videos of his fish...Didnt get to fish long with him... As he had prior engagements and had to header back to the Hat...Yes there are still some nice Trout in there ...Alot better average than last spring...Fish were hitting good on all your basic spring patterns...They had allot of spunk for this time of year compared to last spring...Helped a couple people out with some casting and handed out some flies...I felt bad (honest I did)...I was getting fish after fish...And there were beginner fly casters fishing right beside me that were getting frustrated and I could tell they really wanted to get into some fish...Helped em out...And they got into some fish...My good deed for the day ...Anywase I'm super glad to see there were big fish to hand this day...I never expected the average to be what it was...measured all the fish under 15 inches..And will send them to Terry...(only about 6 of them) also let people know about the fish measuring...and why...and where to send the records...Caught a couple fish that seemed to have some rotting...and or blisters on there skin and Dorsal fin..not sure what it was...never seen it before in B.H....Will send a couple pics of that to Terry as well...And show a couple pics of it below...CO's were out twice today...Roger was handing out Cards with the phone number to the Elkwater station and encouraging people to phone in if they see anything out of the ordinary...Great stuff on Co's part!!!...If we look after this fishery...It will look after us!! ...Had a great day and looking forward of years of this great fishery to come... Cheers...Jeff...C&R...It works Pics dont do justice to the size of the fish pics taken in the water...I think we all know that anywho... Here is the weird looking stuff from one of the fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tako Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Man those potholes make some fat trout. Lookin forward to open water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myth1228 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Fishing was awesome this morning. Highlight of my day was switching a homemade streamer pattern Ive been playing with and on my first cast having the line ripped out of my hands and and into my backing in a matter of 5-8 seconds. I couldn't believe the run - I couldn't stop her to save my life. Ended up landing her and it was a beauty 22" clean female. I would have loved to of stayed out there all day but I guess Ill have the rest of the week - can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 For sure...The fish were fighting a Whole lot better than normally in the spring...Never got into my backing...But close a couple times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Great looking fish Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 looks and sounds like a fantastic day on the water Jeff..great pictures. I was going to head out there today however it is raining in town so it is more than likely snowing at BH's elevation. I am heading out that way tomorrow for sure..got a boxful of chirono' patterns to try out that I've been tying this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 I sent a couple of the pics to Terry Clayton of the fish with the blisters...And he said...It looks like it is ''Gas Bubble Disease"...quote Terry.."Its caused when the water is super-saturated with gas, ussualy from nitrogen.It often occurs at the base of a dam-the pessure of falling water forces the air trapped with it down into the plunge pool.This causes the water to become super-saturated, and any fish in the plunge pool will show signs of gas bubble disease. If it doesnt kill them outright, it goes away when the pressure changes, or the fish swims out of the danger zone. I will have to look into this more, because these are the best photos I've seen of GBD in a pond"..end quote... Interesting...Hope any fish in the lake with GBD will be O.K.... Never mentioned in the report...Ice is coming off in a hurry...Should be all off by weekend... depending on the weather... Jeff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Can't wait for my trip there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreLastCast Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Just say when Rick and as long as Greg can go and Tim is ready for us, I'm good to go. Might just head out there in the next couple days anyways.... I'm lovin' this Semi-Retired thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Rick, Brett, Tim, I'm booked this weekend, but next week or weekend, works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Rick, Brett, Tim, I'm booked this weekend, but next week or weekend, works for me. Next weekend good for me too. During the week is possible, but I thought Tim worked during the week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j5ep00 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 ive never been to bh and i have a few questions for you guys. 1. are gas motors allowed? 2. even if they are allowed is it nessacary? can i get around the lake on the oars no problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 sigh..not what it once was, that's for sure still good fish, but not quite 2 years ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 ive never been to bh and i have a few questions for you guys. 1. are gas motors allowed? 2. even if they are allowed is it nessacary? can i get around the lake on the oars no problem? No gas motors. There's lots of good fishing close to the boat launch, but getting on the oars opens up more of the lake to you. No real need for an electric. If you're heading out in the next month, I wouldn't even worry about the boat...it's more fun to fish it from shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j5ep00 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 wicked its a pain in the ass anyways! i have taken it out 5 times and have yet to use the motor. i enjoy the rowing. but if i dont need the boat then why waste the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The fish are in REALLY deep water, like 2 to 7 feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyS Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 If you're heading out in the next month, I wouldn't even worry about the boat...it's more fun to fish it from shore. Yup. The only time I really use my fatcat is in summer to get out past the weeds. Otherwise it's from shore. Besides, alot of times it's too windy for my tube. I'm going out Saturday and Sunday for sure. Nothing will stop me. Rain, snow, fog. That's unless the lake freezes over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Nice fish, looks likes its gonna be a chilly weekend below 0 and snow great weather for fishin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tako Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I need to know one thing. Will it still be fishing well on April 30th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I need to know one thing. Will it still be fishing well on April 30th? Yes...only time it slows down is from mid July to late August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tako Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm headed there next saturday also have room for three if anyone wants to ride. Hey doug see ya there next saturday?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm headed there next saturday also have room for three if anyone wants to ride. Hey doug see ya there next saturday?! Got room for me???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Yes...only time it slows down is from mid July to late August. Sept. and Oct...Are the best....Not allot of weeds...Fish are in the warmer water...Fish are way more active...And take you into the backing on several occations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm headed there next saturday also have room for three if anyone wants to ride. Hey doug see ya there next saturday?! I am scheduled to work on the 19th..but may be able to leave early if I have something important to do If I am able I will be seeing you out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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