We just got back from visiting my dad up in Idaho. It was great to see him again, and to see my brother Larry and his family again also. We only get a chance to see them about once per year, so we always enjoy our time with them up there.
This year I wanted to take the opportunity to do some fishing up there also. What beautiful country!
Clearwater River
We took an entire day and went up to North Fork (the North Fork of the Clearwater River). The kids played in the water while my dad, my brother and I fished.
Beach at North Fork
After not catching anything at the beach area, I hiked up passed the rocks and found a nice pool. The river was about 80 feet wide at that point. There I hooked into 3 small trout and also caught my first small mouth bass.
You can almost see me standing on the sandy bank across the river.
Later I ventured across the bridge and down onto a sandy bank where I hooked into another small trout. It was great fishing in this area because I could watch the trout top feeding on insects that would come floating by. From on top of the bridge I could see dozens of trout in the water. It must have been good eating for them because they were hitting insects on the surface every couple of seconds.
Beautiful shot from the bridge looking downstream.
I also got a chance to try fly fishing. I didn't hook into anything, but it was fun to learn how to cast. A big thanks to my brother for showing me how, for letting me use his rig, and for being patient while I sacrificed several of his flies to the surrounding trees.
Fly fishing near the rocks
After a day at North Fork, we all headed back to dad's for grilled steaks, dad's potato salad, Irma's cole slaw w/ pineapple and dessert. Truly a great day.
Larry says I should try to come up a couple of months earlier next year so that we can go out for Salmon and Steelhead. That would be a blast! I'll have to see if I can work that out somehow.
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