Yes the day after Christmas and I'm getting trunky all ready. I'm feeling the need to get out in this snow less valley and see some wild Utah. That made me take a look at some pictures from this fall and get pumped up for a fishing trip. My son -in- law invited me to go to Otter Creek and ice fish this Saturday. I can't wait to get my feet on some ice. It can been one of the best times to fish all year. Nothing like drilling through a foot of ice, and 15 degree temperatures. It is cool when you walk out on the clear ice, and you can see right through the ice into the lake. While you are out there new ice is forming all the time. You will be sitting there and can hear the ice cracking as you fish ! Many times those cracks will start hundreds of yards away and travel right through where you are sitting.At first it makes you wonder if it is ok, but they tell you that is a good sign of new ice. It does kind of freak you out to see and hear. Funny how if the fish start biting you forget all about the cold and ice, and get so excited ! I have to admit to the non fisher person this my seem a little bizarre. For those die hard fisherman who love it and will stay out all day, not so.
The pictures are from Strawbery Resevior. This was in September when the Kokanee Samon are spawning up the river. They usually spawn on there fourth year of life. They quit feeding and start their spawn. The males get their bright color and develop a hook jaw. After they complete their spawn both males and females die. If you haven't seen this spawn at Strawbery , you need to check it out next fall. It is worth the drive.
Get out and enjoy Wild Day Utah. Can't wait to report and have pictures on Saturday. Be sure to check in tomorrow and see the shots. Have a great day.
The Bear !!!
1 comment:
The whole ice cracking under your feet is a good sign .........That is an old wise tell, ice cracking really means "get off". But yes, I'm going out too....crazy men and their hobbies.
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