Fresh water kayak rinse - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 08-16-2011, 09:58 PM

Every once in a while its nice to wash off the kayak of all that La Jolla salt and sand and fish slime with some fresh water. I'd never taken the 'yak on a road trip so I thought some Sierra Nevada fresh water might do the trick. I've done a lot of exploring up and down the 395 so for this trip I thought I'd try the west side.

This looks promising.

Arriving 'downtown', this place looks about right.

Have to make sure they have all the proper amenities. No problem with that.

Time to gear up and hit the water. Its nice to give the bait tank and braided line a rest and get out the small stuff for a change.

With no bait and tackle shop in town to hit up for local knowledge, I was on my own. They've got to be out here somewhere.

I'm not much of a trout fisherman. I can hardly tell the difference between a Royal Coachman and a Thomas Buoyant. But fish are fish and they all behave like fish, more or less. So after scouting around likely fishy habitats, I had some dinner in hand, so to speak.

Back to camp, waiting for the grill to heat up, I took the time to rinse myself off with some ice cold Sierra Nevada fresh water.

The Kid · 08-16-2011, 10:00 PM

Hmmmmm Cutthroats are tasty!

deepdvr · 08-16-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Kid

Hmmmmm Cutthroats are tasty!

Isn't Sierra Nevada the best beer or what?

The Kid · 08-16-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Isn't Sierra Nevada the best beer or what?

So what about brown trout?

deepdvr · 08-16-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Kid

So what about brown trout?

No potty talk on Pete's post. It is clearly a rainbow not a a cutty or brown.

mtnbykr2 · 08-17-2011, 06:23 AM

well I am headed there next weekend for a week, thanks for the post very
nicely done, now I am even more excited to get up there....

RedSledTeam · 08-17-2011, 06:39 AM

Pete's fish looks like a Brown Trout. These are Rainbows from the Eastern "High Sierras" ....

Handymansd · 08-17-2011, 07:06 AM

Very nice Pete! Looks like a great time in a beautiful surrounding!

Reminds me alot of where I grew up: http://www.mtevanstroutfishing.com/index.htm
It used to be called the Pinecrest trout ranch, but the new owners changed the name when we sold it. Many childhood memories there though!

Congrats again on a great time!

jerr-dog · 08-17-2011, 11:25 AM

Nice looking town. Got to try the Torpedo's (IPA). Thanks for sharing.

steveooo · 08-17-2011, 04:38 PM

Nice Rainbow. Its cool how varied their appearance can be, but its a bow for sure. The 5th photo down is amazing

The Kid · 08-17-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Nice Rainbow. Its cool how varied their appearance can be, but its a bow for sure. The 5th photo down is amazing

Sealed it for me thanks Mr. Ooo

RedSledTeam · 08-17-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Nice Rainbow. Its cool how varied their appearance can be, but its a bow for sure. The 5th photo down is amazing

Yep, for sure!

taggermike · 08-18-2011, 08:27 AM

Looks and sounds like a great trip. As much as I love our local salt water fish I have to say fresh trout grilled or cooked in the bacon grease for breakfast is hard to beat. Mike

Holy Mackerel · 09-01-2011, 08:12 AM

How could have I missed this thread! Thanks for posting, looks like nice country.

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Isn't Sierra Nevada the best beer or what?

Yes, hands down.

Be careful with Torpedo... It is named that for a reason.

09-01-2011, 09:01 AM

Pete, what a great get-away!!

Beautiful Pics!!

JoeBeck · 09-01-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

How could have I missed this thread! Thanks for posting, looks like nice country.

Yes, hands down.

Be careful with Torpedo... It is named that for a reason.

CHICO CA!

Holy Mackerel · 09-01-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBeck

CHICO CA!

I believe tubing down the SAC... it is...

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08-16-2011, 09:58 PM	#1
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Fresh water kayak rinse Every once in a while its nice to wash off the kayak of all that La Jolla salt and sand and fish slime with some fresh water. I'd never taken the 'yak on a road trip so I thought some Sierra Nevada fresh water might do the trick. I've done a lot of exploring up and down the 395 so for this trip I thought I'd try the west side. This looks promising. Arriving 'downtown', this place looks about right. Have to make sure they have all the proper amenities. No problem with that. Time to gear up and hit the water. Its nice to give the bait tank and braided line a rest and get out the small stuff for a change. With no bait and tackle shop in town to hit up for local knowledge, I was on my own. They've got to be out here somewhere. I'm not much of a trout fisherman. I can hardly tell the difference between a Royal Coachman and a Thomas Buoyant. But fish are fish and they all behave like fish, more or less. So after scouting around likely fishy habitats, I had some dinner in hand, so to speak. Back to camp, waiting for the grill to heat up, I took the time to rinse myself off with some ice cold Sierra Nevada fresh water.

08-17-2011, 06:39 AM	#7
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Rianbows Pete's fish looks like a Brown Trout. These are Rainbows from the Eastern "High Sierras" .... Attached Images

08-17-2011, 07:06 AM	#8
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Very nice Pete! Looks like a great time in a beautiful surrounding! Reminds me alot of where I grew up: http://www.mtevanstroutfishing.com/index.htm It used to be called the Pinecrest trout ranch, but the new owners changed the name when we sold it. Many childhood memories there though! Congrats again on a great time! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover Last edited by Handymansd; 08-17-2011 at 07:19 AM.

08-16-2011, 10:00 PM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Hmmmmm Cutthroats are tasty!

08-17-2011, 06:23 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	well I am headed there next weekend for a week, thanks for the post very nicely done, now I am even more excited to get up there....

08-17-2011, 11:25 AM	#9
jerr-dog Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Bay Posts: 39	Nice looking town. Got to try the Torpedo's (IPA). Thanks for sharing.

08-17-2011, 04:38 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nice Rainbow. Its cool how varied their appearance can be, but its a bow for sure. The 5th photo down is amazing

08-18-2011, 08:27 AM	#13
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Looks and sounds like a great trip. As much as I love our local salt water fish I have to say fresh trout grilled or cooked in the bacon grease for breakfast is hard to beat. Mike

09-01-2011, 09:01 AM	#15
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Pete, what a great get-away!! Beautiful Pics!!