Aaawwww, fishing at last

So, we took off from Pahrump and made our way to Walker River RV Resort near Smith, NV. Long day of about 350 miles. Smith is a small town south of Carson City. The park is nice, but we have no cell service which means we have no internet service either. They have a pay phone that we have gratefully used. As far as the internet goes we go to Yerrington about 20 miles down the road and we have great service there.

We got to Walker River on Thurs. April 9th. We left the 5er there and went over the Sierras to visit our good friends the Richardsons in Pine Grove, CA on Good Friday. A lot of snow on the Sierras but guess it was to be expected as it is a little over 8000 feet. Earlier this month we were 200 feet below sea level at Death Valley! It snowed a little on us over the mountains but the roads were good. As always it was wonderful to see Pat, Rick and John. Barry served in Vietnam with John and they have remained great friends through the years. Rick will soon be 90 and Pat is 87. Rick has lost a lot of his sight but remains a treat to visit with, and Pat is an extremely young 87. We cooked Easter dinner and had a wonderful time. John's daughter came for Easter from Sacramento where she lives. It was all very enjoyable. We were very glad we went.

Came back to Walker Rive on Monday, April 13. We met my old friend Colleen from Minot in Carson City for lunch and had a wonderful visit. She looks great and seems to love living in Reno. She and her husband Keith relocated there a few months ago. It was great to see them and catch up a little bit.

Then, we WENT FISHING! Aaaawwww! We restored our souls. We hadn't wet a fly since last summer, so we were really eager to get back to it!. We fished the East Fork of the Walker River not too far from Smith. We found the Angler's Edge fly shop in Gardnerville and Liz gave us maps and the inside scoop on where the best fishing spots were. The first day we fished it was cold and snowing off and on lightly, but the fish cooperated fairly well in the cloudy cool

conditions. Barry caught 3 rainbows about 12 to 14 inches and I caught 2 bows about the same size and 1 brown. The bows were all chunky

solid fish and the brown a little thinner.

The Walker River is a gorgeous piece of water, and just the kind of water we love to fish. Easy wading with lots of riffles, runs and some deep holes. We were successful with pheasant tails, and san juans. They didn't hit hard and we didn't have a lot of strikes. I don't believe there are a lot of fish in that water. We fished in the regular regulation area where you can throw bait as well and flies.

The next two days, the weather was wonderful. Sunny and warm. However, the fish weren't on the bite near as much with the sun out. Once again pheasant tails and san juans seemed to be their choices.

We laughed a lot when we came across the mattress shown above. Must be someone's special spot, don't you think?

This was Duck's first fishing outing so he had a lot to learn. He did pretty good, but it was difficult for him, as he loves water and seems to think if he is near it, he is supposed to be in it! He would make a great "big air dog", as he loves to jump and launch himself into the water!

I don't know if you all know about Barry's uncanny ability to catch white fish!!! If there is one within miles, he will catch it! The photo of him above is with one of the whitefish he caught! I have never caught one in my life, but he can every time. But I told him to quote Bob Crum, "Any fish is a good fish if he is on your fly!"

So, Walker River treated us well. We were happy to have the opportunity to catch some Nevada trout!