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Meadows Outing July 9-12
Jun 28^th, 2010, 7:56am

This is one outing that I've been waiting very patiently for Roll Eyes

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July 9-12 to a Southern/Eastern Sierra Meadow.
Join anytime (ex: no problem if your only camping Saturday night.)
4 wheel drive is required.
Tent/car camping.
No backpacking necessary.
Potluck style dinners after dark.
Several species of Trout.
Fireside story telling.
Acoustic guitar for some fireside song.
In a nature newly entering its summer liveliness ...

This one will be hard to beat, and I hope that some of you can make this outing... So far we've had 9 people who've made one outing or another... fished 6 different rivers... caught several different kinds of Rainbows, Browns, Shad ... the rest of the year will add Goldens, Some of the beautiful Golden Rainbow Hybrids, Brookies, and (hold on to your handle) Strippers, and Salmon! Plenty of room for an Ocean outing and or a Bass outing (hit me up if you have ideas).

Come on out... everyone is welcome. Don't be shy or feel as though you must be a fly fishing guru to participate. New fishermen are especially welcome and will likely learn some useful tidbits.

The Outings Rules are simple and are a must:
Bring your outdoors P's and Q's and other than that, prepare to have a great time in nature. Grin

Humbly hoping you'll come along,
Cris

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xbill_y Platinum Member Posts: 1591 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #1 - Jun 28^th, 2010, 8:42am I was on a different portion of the river last week....a good 5 mile hike if you READ THE MAP RIGHT!!! It was off the hoooooookkkkk!!!!! 15-18" fish rising to hoppers!!!!! The flows are perfect! Good luck!
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Trout Thumb Platinum Member Posts: 751 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #2 - Jun 28^th, 2010, 8:52am Schawiiiing! Thanks Bill. I was wondering ... I have some hoppers that have been patiently waiting in my box for just such an occasion. What size rod would you recommend? Cris
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Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12
Reply #3 - Jun 28^th, 2010, 9:05am

The fish up there are generally smaller... but the wind can pick up. Plus you want the option to drag a streamer or nymphs in the deep holes..

I think you would be fine with a 0wt - 3wt.

I am glad I had a 3wt, I had to punch out some long casts, using a big bushy hopper into the wind.

Also, downriver, most of the big fish were pressed right up against the banks... be super careful, I spooked a few fish that were very large.

but, again most of the fish up there are small...6-10 inches.

Also, down lower..where I was fishing... golden stones were good to go. Afternoon nymphing with a size 12-14 (yea...big!) golden stone gave me lots of fish... but the big boys were keyed in on the hoppers.

I should have a full report up in a few days.

« Last Edit: Jun 28^th, 2010, 9:16am by xbill_y »

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Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12
Reply #4 - Jul 2^nd, 2010, 4:35pm

Anyone looking like they'll make this outing? I'm hoping for a hero with a 4 wheel drive, or I'll have to cancel.

It's coming up quick, next weekend... I know this is a busy time of year, but I'm hoping there's someone out there who's schedule allows.

The fish are rising to dries ... I've heard that this meadow has an unmatched beauty. Ahh the dream.

Thanks,
Cris

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Flyn Ryan Platinum Member TEAM SSFFC Posts: 504 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #5 - Jul 2^nd, 2010, 5:05pm I'M IN! Leave Sat am and come back Sun evening.
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Trout Thumb Platinum Member Posts: 751 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #6 - Jul 2^nd, 2010, 5:45pm Awesome... it's on now! Glad you're going to be able to make it... I was getting nervous that I wouldn't have a partner for this one and I've been looking forward to this destination since March! Now you gone and done it ... I'm officially stoked! The only question remaining is: who else is in? Cris
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craig Member streamer ,big ones Posts: 67 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #7 - Jul 3^rd, 2010, 6:02am Need a little more inf0 never been to this place before. Someone pm me with needed inf0. Just so happens I am off the 7 thru the 11 of that week would be a great place to un wind thanx
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Brian R Platinum Member Love to Hunt and Fish with the kids Posts: 858	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #8 - Jul 3^rd, 2010, 6:20am snet you a pm Chris
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Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12
Reply #9 - Jul 4^th, 2010, 11:56am

Quote from Trout Thumb on Jun 28^th, 2010, 7:56am:

and (hold on to your handle) Strippers, and Salmon!

Didn't know there was a gentlemen's club in the meadows ... mmm .... of course with Salmon it must be at an ocean outing; there is a Spearmint Rhino in Santa Barbara but the Salmon fishing isn't always available. Let me know about that one! Grin

Joe

So many fish, so little time!

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bullethead Silver Member Posts: 240 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #10 - Jul 5^th, 2010, 10:18pm Yeah....I think I'm gonna finally be able to put down my drumsticks and pick up the fly rod again. Let's get it on! Also, I think a new friend of mine here will be down as well....should make for some good times - as always. May have to take your ride.....not sure the Mustang can roll in this environment.....lol.
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Anayalator Gold Member Life, Freedom, and the Persuit of Happiness! Posts: 313 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #11 - Jul 6^th, 2010, 1:02am Cris, I'm trying to pull some strings and possibly do a Sat to Sun leaving after the morning fishing. It's a quick turn around but will be worth it if I can manage. I'll let you know. Peace Drew
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Trout Thumb Platinum Member Posts: 751 Gender:	Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12 Reply #12 - Jul 6^th, 2010, 9:59am Quote from craig on Jul 3^rd, 2010, 6:02am: Need a little more inf0 never been to this place before. Someone pm me with needed inf0. Just so happens I am off the 7 thru the 11 of that week would be a great place to un wind thanx PM sent. Hope you can make it. Cris
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Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12
Reply #13 - Jul 6^th, 2010, 10:05am

Quote from Brian R on Jul 3^rd, 2010, 6:20am:

snet you a pm Chris

Gotcha Brian, I hit you back. Glad you might be able to make it... Think of a potluck item you'd like to bring for saturday and sunday night and we can simplify what everyone is bringing food wise and EAT LIKE KINGS.

Really glad, cant wait... looks like a great turn out.

Cris

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Re: Meadows Outing July 9-12
Reply #14 - Jul 6^th, 2010, 10:14am

Quote from bullethead on Jul 5^th, 2010, 10:18pm:

Yeah....I think I'm gonna finally be able to put down my drumsticks and pick up the fly rod again. Let's get it on!

Also, I think a new friend of mine here will be down as well....should make for some good times - as always. May have to take your ride.....not sure the Mustang can roll in this environment.....lol.

Yeah boy! Stoked to get your text last night... we can take my truck to Bako then Jump in with flyin Ryan. I'm going up to bako friday night and tying flies with Ryan then we are leaving early saturday morning ... if you can't go up to bako with me friday, you guys can meet us up there saturday morning and leave the Steed at Ryans pad next to ol' red. If you can come friday evening with me to ryans, bring your fly tying digs. I do need to clear it with Ryan if 3 of us will be crashing at his pad friday night.

Think of a potluck item for Saturday night.

I might stay till monday if Brian is coming along, but Ryan is coming out on sunday afternoon. There fore if Saturday and Sunday is all you can do, getting a ride in and out will be no problem.

If you're ok to stay sunday night as well, bring a potluck item for sunday too.

Very glad my friend!

Cris

One can never enter the same river twice. The river is always new and the man is forever changed.

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