Sunshine and Rainbows

Troutski · 03-04-2008, 04:17 PM

I made it to the ramp at Hills Creek just a little before sunrise...slide the boat into the water and looked around and saw a Bald Eagle staring at me.....I think it winked at me..

The water temp was 41 at the ramp and 38 in the back, the lake is coming up fast and there was quite a bit of floating debris in the lake. Finding the fish is easy when the wind is flat and the fish are rising and feeding on the surface. Sight casting to large Trout is so much fun, the way they hit the lure; it feels like a Steelhead, slam and the reel starts screaming. I was by my self and I caught my self giggling and at one time laughing out loud, like a kid. I guess you would have to experience it, maybe some of you have and know what I mean. Caught some very nice Rainbows and a few CutBows, the water is still to cold for the Bass to come out and play...but with weather like today it shouldn't be long. Spinner baits and poppers...oh my

Here a a few pictures, by myself so the fish had to stay in the net (44"

) most of the fish were in the high teens...great day and I didn't fall in the water, for those of you that know me that makes for a great day.

Chuck

cavdad45 · 03-04-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm so jealous!

JTLunker · 03-04-2008, 06:17 PM

Killer day Chuck! Nice pics and sweet fish!

Hanapaa · 03-04-2008, 06:24 PM

Chuck, if you keep posting such beautiful shots of Hills Creek, you are going to force me to skip school

Great job on the solo trip. Glad to hear you managed to stay out of the water.

southside_10 · 03-04-2008, 08:29 PM

WTG Chuck!

Thanks for the great pics and report!

I know just what you are talking about. When I am out by myself I don't believe that anyone else on the water has more fun out there than I do. It is such a wonderful experience, and the Bald Eagle thing is a great memory too.

Peace, Tom

jvc7 · 03-04-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanapaa

Chuck, if you keep posting such beautiful shots of Hills Creek, you are going to force me to skip school

Great job on the solo trip. Glad to hear you managed to stay out of the water.

your knocking em' dead out there. still using thoughs lil cleo's in the south part of the lake? Great report!

chris61182 · 03-04-2008, 08:42 PM

The fish in the last picture that wasn't an attachment is a pig! Was that one of those cutbows you're talking about? The spots on the back towards the tail look more cutthroaty to me than rainbow, but the head and shoulders look distinctly rainbow.

03-04-2008, 04:17 PM	#1
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 1,941	Sunshine and Rainbows I made it to the ramp at Hills Creek just a little before sunrise...slide the boat into the water and looked around and saw a Bald Eagle staring at me.....I think it winked at me.. The water temp was 41 at the ramp and 38 in the back, the lake is coming up fast and there was quite a bit of floating debris in the lake. Finding the fish is easy when the wind is flat and the fish are rising and feeding on the surface. Sight casting to large Trout is so much fun, the way they hit the lure; it feels like a Steelhead, slam and the reel starts screaming. I was by my self and I caught my self giggling and at one time laughing out loud, like a kid. I guess you would have to experience it, maybe some of you have and know what I mean. Caught some very nice Rainbows and a few CutBows, the water is still to cold for the Bass to come out and play...but with weather like today it shouldn't be long. Spinner baits and poppers...oh my Here a a few pictures, by myself so the fish had to stay in the net (44" ) most of the fish were in the high teens...great day and I didn't fall in the water, for those of you that know me that makes for a great day. Chuck Attached Thumbnails __________________ Practice C.P.R. (Catch Photograph and Release)

03-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
JTLunker Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 509	Killer day Chuck! Nice pics and sweet fish! __________________ JT Live to fish! http://jtbaitandtackle.oregonfishingforum.com

03-04-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
Hanapaa Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 123	Chuck, if you keep posting such beautiful shots of Hills Creek, you are going to force me to skip school Great job on the solo trip. Glad to hear you managed to stay out of the water. __________________ ~Geoff~ The seemingly eternal student

03-04-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: beavercreek Posts: 389	I'm so jealous!

03-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#5
southside_10 Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49	WTG Chuck! Thanks for the great pics and report! I know just what you are talking about. When I am out by myself I don't believe that anyone else on the water has more fun out there than I do. It is such a wonderful experience, and the Bald Eagle thing is a great memory too. Peace, Tom

03-04-2008, 08:42 PM	#7
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 653	The fish in the last picture that wasn't an attachment is a pig! Was that one of those cutbows you're talking about? The spots on the back towards the tail look more cutthroaty to me than rainbow, but the head and shoulders look distinctly rainbow.

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