We're slowly moving East.  After running into a few HUGE rattlesnakes in our local haunts, we've made the decision to fish watersheds east of us, and hopefully the higher elevation will keep the rattlers away.
 
So, San Bernardino it is.  Thanks to Google Maps, and a few buddies who have experience hiking in the forest, we were able to find a few watering holes, and have managed some really amazing days out there.  And, we've managed to get our first brown trout, south of the Sierras.
 

 

 
Most of the fish we've been catching have been eating the nymph patterns, fished under a strike indicator., and they are not too particular about the pattern, as long as the silhouette and the color are close.  But, last weekend, we found some fish willing to rise on the dry dropper combo.
 

 

 

 
If it weren't for the longer drive from LA, we'd be there every weekend.  The SBNF looks like it holds some nice fly fishing, especially if you're willing to strap up the hiking boots, and get off the beaten path.  As the saying goes, "good roads usually lead to bad fishing."

Beautiful fish, nice catching too.

That is a beautiful specimen. Man these fish we hunt for are beautiful

Quote from ronh on May 15^th, 2012, 6:43pm:

 
OH, we found out RIGHT away that they inhabit the area and there is no way to really get away from them, if we're planning to continue the pursuit of our quarry.
 
On our hike back on one of the outings, I almost stepped on a baby rattler, about 18 inches long.  
 
 
 
So, we just have to keep a watchful eye, and like you said, always look at where our limbs are at all times.

Yea the little ones are the worst, they do not have control of their venom ejection mechanisms quite yet, so you will either get all their venom (more likely) or none. Adult snakes usually give dry bites for defense. Either way, be careful out there it is that time of year.
 
-L to F

pic#4 is a stunner. Very cool creekin!