About halfway through New Years eve day I was twiddling my thumbs wondering what I was going to do with the day and I was suddenly inspired to hit the river. I loaded the dogs and hit the road for the the Owyhee. Upon arrival it looked like a cold and inactive day on the river. After a bit of searching I located a pod of rising fish. After a sneak up on the fish and a practice cast I hit the first fish on the first cast. Considering these Owyhee fish are getting pretty smart, I tied the size 20 midge with 7x. I was now thinking it was a mistake, but alas, I managed to get the fish in with little problem. I was the start to a good afternoon. Within an hour I landed 5 fish ranging from 17 to 20+ inches. Not a bad little session. I've been back since, but not as much luck.
The first fish - first cast
Goose making sure I don't lose the second fish
It ain't pretty, but it is big. A three weight, 7x and a size 20 midge. Not too shabby for a January day.
