Hills Creek in the snow..

Troutski · 01-27-2008, 04:39 PM

Decided to go to Hills Creek today come rain or snow, guess I should be more careful when I speak.

The water temp was a blistering 35 degrees compared the outside air temp. That wind with the snow..Brrrrr..anyway I meet Hanapaa at the boat ramp and we started long lining dead down the center of the main res. Wasn't long and had a very nice Chinook in the net, we were assured not to be on the other thread

The water was in great shape nice color and very clear, I guess the algae just couldn't hang around in this cold water. Buy the time we got to the back of the res. we had another fish in the net. The wind picked up and of course we had to troll dead into it...then we saw what looked like a floating island....no, it was ice, the frinking lake was freezing before our very eyes. You could all most hear it calling out "Troutski", so we skirted the flow and low and behold a real nice Native Rainbow. By then there was an added 500 lbs of snow in the front of the boat and she handled like duce and a half. We trolled our way back to the ramp and decided to call it a day and count our blessing...The snow never did let up; on the way home I encountered a plethora downed trees and large branches. Here are a couple of pictures, not much but still a great day on the water.

Chuck

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Can you see the boat ramp - way back in them trees...
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Mokai · 01-27-2008, 06:42 PM

You guys are crazy to go out in that weather..But I guess I cant talk much since I camp in this stuff..Glad you guys caught something.. Brrrrr.

By the way , my power came back on...

specreck · 01-27-2008, 06:52 PM

Glad to hear you guys hat the guts to get out on the water and catch some fish. I'm hoping to make it up there wed. weather permiting. I spent the day with my little guy and his first snow, kids love this stuff.......so does his daddy. First thing I did when I got home was build a snowman then woke up the family.

Hanapaa · 01-27-2008, 09:58 PM

First OFF, I would like to thank Troutski for showing me around and taking me out to Hills Creek. Next time I will have to take a 4x4 or some chains. Good thing we left when we did, as I was able to make it home safe. I did not see as many down trees as Troutski, but there were at least 3 cars in ditches along Hwy 58. Now I just have to cross my fingers that school is canceled tomorrow

chris61182 · 01-27-2008, 09:59 PM

No offense to the fella in the picture, good job on getting out there, but I wanna see the fish!

Hanapaa · 01-27-2008, 10:08 PM

Sorry about not having pics of the fish. The freezing temps and snow blowing sideways makes for very uncomfortable picture taking. I could barely feel my hands to fish and I didn't want to worry about getting the camera wet. Here are some pics from when we were leaving the reservoir.

chris61182 · 01-27-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanapaa

Sorry about not having pics of the fish. The freezing temps and snow blowing sideways makes for very uncomfortable picture taking. I could barely feel my hands to fish and I didn't want to worry about getting the camera wet. Here are some pics from when we were leaving the reservoir.

Oh I'm just giving you a hard time more than anything

, I've definitely had days where there was no question when it came to the choice of take a picture of the fish or get my hands warm again.

And if anything I'm just jealous you guys got out there and caught something.

specreck · 01-28-2008, 03:28 AM

I always like to have my camera along for fish stories but at the same time I have some of the worst luck when I bring a camera...

JTLunker · 01-28-2008, 06:04 PM

That is the reason I love my Cell phone camera.Even if the Quality is poor, the ability to document a fish is priceless to me! When I get a new phone the camera will be a big selling point for me. I also get insurance on the phone, (5$ a month) ,so I am only out 50 bucks if the phone happens to get thirsty and takes a drink! I only take the real Camera shore fishing for Trout or Bass. Also I would throw a lucky rabbits foot in that camera case to offset the jinx. It will work if you believe in it.

trollin4trout · 01-29-2008, 12:18 PM

I'm very jealous- some of my greatest memories are of fishing in the snow- although it looks like you guys had near blizzard conditions there! Good job on avoiding that "other" thread.

At least you had water to fish in. I went to a lake on Saturday and 3/4 of it was frozen! Unfortunately the ramp was in the frozen part- so no fishing for me that day.

Cool report

01-27-2008, 04:39 PM	#1
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,728	Hills Creek in the snow.. Decided to go to Hills Creek today come rain or snow, guess I should be more careful when I speak. The water temp was a blistering 35 degrees compared the outside air temp. That wind with the snow..Brrrrr..anyway I meet Hanapaa at the boat ramp and we started long lining dead down the center of the main res. Wasn't long and had a very nice Chinook in the net, we were assured not to be on the other thread The water was in great shape nice color and very clear, I guess the algae just couldn't hang around in this cold water. Buy the time we got to the back of the res. we had another fish in the net. The wind picked up and of course we had to troll dead into it...then we saw what looked like a floating island....no, it was ice, the frinking lake was freezing before our very eyes. You could all most hear it calling out "Troutski", so we skirted the flow and low and behold a real nice Native Rainbow. By then there was an added 500 lbs of snow in the front of the boat and she handled like duce and a half. We trolled our way back to the ramp and decided to call it a day and count our blessing...The snow never did let up; on the way home I encountered a plethora downed trees and large branches. Here are a couple of pictures, not much but still a great day on the water. Chuck [IMG][/IMG] Can you see the boat ramp - way back in them trees... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

01-27-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
Mokai Sustained Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: on the river Posts: 205	You guys are crazy to go out in that weather..But I guess I cant talk much since I camp in this stuff..Glad you guys caught something.. Brrrrr. By the way , my power came back on... __________________ Andrew

01-27-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
Hanapaa Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 123	First OFF, I would like to thank Troutski for showing me around and taking me out to Hills Creek. Next time I will have to take a 4x4 or some chains. Good thing we left when we did, as I was able to make it home safe. I did not see as many down trees as Troutski, but there were at least 3 cars in ditches along Hwy 58. Now I just have to cross my fingers that school is canceled tomorrow __________________ ~Geoff~ The seemingly eternal student

01-27-2008, 10:08 PM	#6
Hanapaa Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 123	Sorry about not having pics of the fish. The freezing temps and snow blowing sideways makes for very uncomfortable picture taking. I could barely feel my hands to fish and I didn't want to worry about getting the camera wet. Here are some pics from when we were leaving the reservoir. __________________ ~Geoff~ The seemingly eternal student

01-28-2008, 03:28 AM	#8
specreck Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 134	no camera many fish I always like to have my camera along for fish stories but at the same time I have some of the worst luck when I bring a camera...

01-27-2008, 06:52 PM	#3
specreck Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 134	Glad to hear you guys hat the guts to get out on the water and catch some fish. I'm hoping to make it up there wed. weather permiting. I spent the day with my little guy and his first snow, kids love this stuff.......so does his daddy. First thing I did when I got home was build a snowman then woke up the family.

01-27-2008, 09:59 PM	#5
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 544	No offense to the fella in the picture, good job on getting out there, but I wanna see the fish!

01-28-2008, 06:04 PM	#9
JTLunker Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 508	That is the reason I love my Cell phone camera.Even if the Quality is poor, the ability to document a fish is priceless to me! When I get a new phone the camera will be a big selling point for me. I also get insurance on the phone, (5$ a month) ,so I am only out 50 bucks if the phone happens to get thirsty and takes a drink! I only take the real Camera shore fishing for Trout or Bass. Also I would throw a lucky rabbits foot in that camera case to offset the jinx. It will work if you believe in it. __________________ JT FISH ON!!!!

01-29-2008, 12:18 PM	#10
trollin4trout Angler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 147	I'm very jealous- some of my greatest memories are of fishing in the snow- although it looks like you guys had near blizzard conditions there! Good job on avoiding that "other" thread. At least you had water to fish in. I went to a lake on Saturday and 3/4 of it was frozen! Unfortunately the ramp was in the frozen part- so no fishing for me that day. Cool report

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