Rock Creek Catching Report

Had the pleasure of fishing the creek with Al Stinson recently and the action was good.

Al and I started our adventure down on the Clark Fork and his 2nd or 3rd cast Al was hooked up and in battle. Good size Rocky Mountain Whitefish took the dropper on a dry/dropper rig. I got a photo however it did not turn out well. Reflection glared out the image. We fished there a while longer and decided the action was probably more fast and furious up on Rock Creek so we headed there. We were right/

Al's hopper hit the water and a big brownie inhaled it. Solid 16 on a parachute hopper patter that we carry in the shop. He played the fish perfectly and while he was doing that I was looking for the net. The one that I left up in the Jeep at the trail head. DOH!!

Got the fish up against the bank using a combination of my hands and feet which was, I'm sure, quite comical. Got both hands on the fish and was about to hand it to Al for the picture when it did a quick flip and was gone. I was kicking myself square in the butt for leaving the net in the Jeep. It was a beautiful fish, very healthy and a great fighter. Sorry Al, for not getting that picture for you. Dangit.

We fish on upstream a ways and there were many takes. Just about a fish everyplace one should be. It was a great day of catching.

I'd say we are in the beginnings of hopper season around here. Golden Stoneflies are showing up in greater numbers and a few hoppers are around. When you have the correct flies, with the correct, drag free presentation, the action is very satisfactory.

Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,

Ron
Post Script: If your guide doesn't have a net with him, ask him why not! I can guarantee you he or she didn't mean to leave it behind.