Fast Water Naymphing II - East Walker River

​Came back the next week and fished in similar flows (~150cfs), but it was colder and very windy. Couldn't tight line nymph because of the wind so I put on an indicator. I got there late and unfortunately ended up fishing behind a lot of people. Ended up fishing only a few hours as a result. This was the section above "Murphy's Pond" and below the bridge/"Miracle Mile".

​The water here was wider/flatter and the current was fast, but not as fast as the section I fished last week (below Murphy's). I used the Rubber legs again and had Egan's GTI caddis on the bottom. The GTI caught all the fish! Last week the fish couldn't resist the Rubber Legs, go figure.

​Caught quite a few small browns.

Pesky Canadian Goose spooked this entire run, that SOB! Kept flying upstream every 20 yards or so, then would repeat the process when I got close. It was a long, nice run, probably had a couple 5lb browns, beautifully spotted....

Last time that happened to me was on Penns Creek years ago, but that same goose did that to me multiple times - LOL - not to mention nearly giving me a heart attack one time, charging out of the tall grass to protect his nest. At least this guy only spooked one run for me, and didn't attack me. Maybe I will run into him next time.

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​I had my 9’ 5wt and a little shorter leader this time (about 12’) which helped a lot. I also put on my cleats to my new boots which I forgot last time—tremendous help with wading and I didn’t fall in the river like I did last week.

​Great spots and colors. Some very healthy looking fish! 

​Lost a very nice brown, maybe 19-22". Had him on for only a second or two--I was ready and had a good hook set, its just sometimes it doesn't work out.

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I tried out the Jolly Kone in Bridgeport and it was decent, but the French fries were incredible, some of the best I have ever had. The Burger Barn next door let me down when I tried it a few years ago, but they might have had a bad day then. The Bishop Burger Barn down the road is the best burger place, ever....

I drove to Twin Lakes which is about 12 miles, to eat my grub from the Jolly Kone and to check out Robinson Creek as it was opening day, but it didn’t look like they stocked the creek. The lake was very beautiful. Lots of people on the shore plunking with their sons or grandsons as the lakes were rough with whitecaps.