My buddy and I went to Silver Lake expecting a good day of catch and release. What we got was the hardest challenge we've had so far. Very hot, not a cloud in the sky, no wind, gin clear water with 13' visibility, and the worst distraction of all, the human male's kryptonite. Multiple sightings of the female anatomy in its purest forms, and these women on shore were clearly trying to distract all the focused angers that came by. But the highlight of the day was the first fish. The first fish came in the afternoon and was a 14" Hybrid Cut- Bow Trout! That's right Gentlemen, a "Cut- Bow" Trout! This trout showed characteristics of a rainbow but with the red-orange color slash below the trout's jaw on both sides. This was a first for me. Stupid though, I didn't think to get detailed photos of all sides on this fish. I just thought it was a rainbow and then noticed the throat slashes and though, "no, it's a Cutthroat". After researching at home, I discovered what I really had. For info on Hybrid Cut- Bow Trout reference http://www.coloradotrouthunters.com/troutidentification.html. The day continued on and we caught largemouth Bass till nightfall. The Bass were all between 6"- 12" but, when you catch close to 30 of them it's still fun. We sighted several 3lb and 5lb Bass but, never hooked up on them. It is clear that this lake comes alive in the early morning and evening for Bass but, Trout can be cought all day. All in all, a very challenging day but, determination paid off in the end.

See you on the water!