
the past few years, the fish tend to spread out and are often tricky to find. Instead, we decided to focus our efforts in the west side of the lake.
With the sun climbing higher in the sky, the conditions were becoming warmer, and we hoped that it would trigger some more activity. As we moved along the shoreline, I switched up my tackle and tried a different color spoon.
Just as I was about to make a turn, my line tightened up again. This time, the fight felt even stronger. I adjusted my drag and brought in a feisty 3-pound rainbow trout, which put up quite the show before it was netted.
Wes was right there for the moment, capturing the action on video. We exchanged high-fives, both pumped about finally getting into a groove. With my cooler now holding a couple of beautiful trout, I felt satisfied.
We continued to work different sections of the lake, experimenting with different depths and lures. The fishing cycle can often be unpredictable, but persistence usually pays off, and we were eager to find where the fish were hiding.
As the afternoon approached, we made our way back toward the launch ramp, feeling pleased with our day on the water. Although it didn’t start off as hot as the previous trip, the excitement of the catch and time spent fishing with Wes made it worthwhile.
The experience reiterated the importance of patience when fishing and being willing to adapt your strategy. Every trip is different, and that is part of what makes fishing so rewarding.