I got out to the lake around 9:00am and the Honker Parking lot was packed. There were rigs / trailers parked along the side of the road clear back to the Grasshopper campground turn-off. I didn't bring any fishing gear, well except for a couple of beers. I set up next to the DF&G and Portola Rotary Club weigh in booths. Said my hello's and expressed a couple of opinions to those in charge.
Nice day - light winds to calm. Didn't see any accidents or conflicts at the ramp. I did have the GMRS/FRS radio on so I was able to pick up conversations on the lake.
The tagged fish had been planted the evening before - the biggest fish planted was 17 lbs.
I left around 2:00pm - I couldn't take any more...
The biggest fish brought in by this time was just over 17"(dang - that's small). More fish seemed to have been taken from shore (East side) than boats to this point in time.
One lady in a boat did have a tagged fish worth $1000.00 - a very happy camper.
I didn't see any fly-fishers but then I didn't get around to the west side of the lake. Did look like there were quite a few people over at Jenkins.
Heard some guy broke off a 4 lb plus fish on the radio.
Oddest craft - some guy launched in a clear plastic pool chair - no waders.
A lot of nice boats!!!
Had one damsel hatch on my arm
A new boat ramp is scheduled to be put in at Honker next week.
And I sure missed having Sammie by my side!!!!
Pete
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