I hit one of my favorite little rivers in search of wild trout a couple days ago. It proved to be the last time I could fish before departing for college, and it was a great day with plenty of fish to be caught.

Although there is considerable amounts of spawning humpies in the river right now, I still managed to find some trout and other critters of the river. I was greeted at dawn by a tail-slappin' beaver, and headed upriver to fish some of my favorite holes. Managed to catch some nice sized bulls, 3 fish over 20 inches. No pictures of them released them as quick as I could. I don't keep them and don't think anyone should. They were also released alongside several smaller bulls that I caught. Also caught a solid rainbow of 18 inches or so, two smaller 'bows and a couple small cutthroat. All fish were released. There was bits of rain and bits of shine, and overall I couldn't really ask for a better last day in Snohomish County.

As I depart from home and find myself at Western Washington U, I can turn my attention to the Skagit, Sauk, Nooksack and the beautiful waters of British Columbia. It will undoubtably be a little while before I am able to get any fishing in; adjusting to college and not having a personal vehicle will take time and will limit my ability to get on the water.

Until next time, keep them rods bent and them rivers clean!

And I still hope very dearly that all manner of snaggers snap their rods, drop their "gear" in the river and get written up by game wardens.

Tight lines

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