You see that weather map above... the one on my boob tube last night. That was the prairie ocean at 6 p.m. last night. All that green, yellow, and red was different rain systems plowing across the prairie.
Here on the southern sea of the greater ocean it begin raining mid-afternoon and rained steady for six or seven hours.
The Blue River area received even more rain and a report from Blue River Area Manager Matt Gamble reveals the river has gone murky and might be on it's way to turning into a beefy colored stew.
The good news is that we received much needed rain after such a miserable spring and summer, record heat, and terrible drought. The rain is good for this river since much of the river is spring fed.
The good news is that we received much needed rain after such a miserable spring and summer, record heat, and terrible drought. The rain is good for this river since much of the river is spring fed.
Although many people stay on the river through the Thanksgiving holiday and following weekend, the fishing may prove to be tough. If you are a fly fisher, and you must go fly-fishing or go insane, then pack the darker color patterns. My favorite is a rust brown - fish brown in brown water.
Even though it is trout season I'm constantly thinking about carp. Today, after work, I decided to check Rock Creek to see how the rain changed this prairie ocean current. Much to my surprise the rain did little to disturb the color or flow of the creek. While standing on a high bluff looking down at the creek, riffles caught my eye. Directly below was some really nice carp feeding against the bank. I say really nice - they were like sows.
Figuring they needed their picture taken, I rushed back to the schooner and grabbed the memory maker.
Oh grand and golden ones, sweet beasts - I will visit you this spring. You should expect a visit from Charlie also.
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