Saturday, February 11, 2006

Is This The Finest Wild Trout River in California?

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Some people seem to think so...

Just don't fall in the Pit :)

"There is some truth to these statements. The Pit tumbles down a steep, rugged canyon marked by a seemingly endless array of slick boulders. The hiking can be arduous, and the wading can be tricky.

But for those adventurous anglers willing to work a little, the rewards of fishing the Pit River are well worth it. The tough reputation of the river keeps many anglers away, making the Pit a great place to get away from it all. Each and every pocket of water on the river holds fish, and amazingly large fish at that.
These wild, football-shaped rainbows are the definition of strong-willed and hard-fighting. Many anglers, after finally summoning up the courage to test the Pit's tumultuous waters, have remarked that it is arguably 'the finest wild trout river in California.' Indeed, the strength and power of these scrappy rainbows will astonish any angler who challenge and conquer the Pit.

It is a pocket-water fisherman's dream-stream, flowing through a scenic canyon that is littered with boulders of all shape and size. These boulders, and the oxygen-rich waters flowing around them, provide the perfect sanctuary for dozens of species of aquatic insects. This massive food source enables the feisty rainbows to grow big, fast, and strong. "

This sounds a lot like the fishin' I used to do as a kid down on the Upper Coquille River in Southern Oregon. This type of fishin' was a blast. If you couldn't bring home trout for dinner after a day's fishing on this type of river, then you must not have gotten your line wet!

One thing we as fisherman must always keep in mind is safety. Be careful when walking across those mossy slippery rocks...I've busted my ass quite a few times and it ain't no fun.

Kinda puts a damper on the day and you'll be feeling it for a few days later :)

Have fun,

Michael

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