The city I live in is at the base of a mountain range named as the San Gabriel Mountains. These mountains contain a decent number of rivers and lakes which I have enjoyed fishing over the years.
Not all rivers in the mountain range have a continuous source of water all year long, but a handful of the rivers do. Calling them rivers is very generous, as they more resemble streams or creeks. Some parts are stocked with trout for fishing in the winter, but most of the streams contain small, wild trout. The wild trout are a challenge to catch, as they are very aware of their surroundings and are constantly on the lookout for danger as the streams are small.
Here are a couple pictures of me fishing in these small streams:
Often, you have to sneak up on the fish, and there are lots of overhanging trees and bushes, so it can be a challenge just to get your lure in front of one of these wild trout. The thrill of the chase and the overall challenge to find and entice one of these wild trout to bite are what I enjoy most about this type of fishing. Plus you have the added bonus of great scenery and a hike to find the fish, so the outdoor aspect is very enjoyable to me as well.
I practice catch and release when fishing for these wild trout, and use barbless hooks (which are actually required in some protected areas of the rivers). Imitation flies, grubs or bugs can often get the wild trout to bite, though actual traditional fly fishing is nearly impossible given the trees and bushes.
I am overdue to get back up in the mountains to explore and fish, but hope to do so again soon!
Thanks for reading and stopping by!
Brian
That looks like a lot of fun! I am jealous. Stream fishing is one of my favorite things to do.
Hahahahahaha
It seems like u enjoy alot..
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By the way u r looking good in all pictures
That interesting @ brian.rrr I would like to see more photos of that site where you are since it is seen that it is a wild area, greetings brother.
@calitoo
I also live exactly at a place like you, mountains and the water streams.. The calm and peace of the place is just unmatchable..And yea fishing is something which adds to the aura.. One fish from ma side to your Grumpy Rockstar tho.. I love him :)))
Incredible, I like fishing like going to the beach or rivers, did you catch a lot of fish that time?
Normally I catch and release around 10 or so... not too bad!
When do you plan to go back to that place? How far is your house left ??? it is very fun to go fishing I have not done it but I have friends who do and always tell me their experiences
The drive into the mountains takes a little time so it is about 30-40 mins from my door to the steams 👍🏻
Friend must be a fantastic experience, I hope you come back soon and you can fish a lot!
Nice pictures!! There is nothing better than a day spent fishing. You are going to have so much fun sing this with your children when they are a little older. If they are like my kids they will be trying to wade in the water and catch the fish wig nets. Haha
That looks like a lot of fun. The fish are tiny, but the challenge is great. I normally do troll fishing and just drop a line off the back of the party barge. It's more of an excuse to sit in the sun and hang out with family. I like to take a bunch of food so we don't go hungry. If a fish jumps on the line, then I get up and let it off. Haven't kept one in quite a while.
That looks like a nice, relaxing day too. Maybe I'll have to try that. :)
That looks relaxing! Do you ever do any fly fishing? We have a couple of streams here in Arkansas that are stocked with trout. I bought a fly rod, but I haven't had much of a chance to use it.
I do have a fly rod but do not use it very much... it is more effort for sure but there are a lot of diehards out there who will do no other type... good luck using your fly rod!
San Gabriel Mountain to ser very nice. fish catching very good habit for you.it is really income source in the world.fish to eat very tasty and its giving alot of vitamin of our health.this is a good time of you.thank u very much for ur good post of fish.. @brian.rrr
Oooh, getting me excited to get out on our local rivers. I'm new to fly fishing but luckily have a father in law who's shown me the ropes. And there's plenty of water here where we live!
Are the imitation flies yours using on spin caster similar to flies for fly rod? I wonder if something like the Japanese tenkara style of fly fishing would work in this tight spots?
Start with the small fishes, catched with small hooks, so sensible... and Finally you will have a whale.
Just by being good as you are.
Fishing is a great ordeal not just for the fish and the income but also as a means of recreation
San Gabriel Mountain to ser very nice. fish catching very good habit for you.it is really income source in the world.fish to eat very tasty and its giving alot of vitamin of our health.this is a good time of you.thank u very much for ur good post of fish.. @brian.rrr
cool! we do not go fishing for winter. and you have a fishing pole with a float?
Catching in the rivers and lakes is fun to mingle the fish until it hangs in the sea-facing hook that is sensitive to the wire from the faraway
My friend reminded you of this nice post
Fly fishing these really small "rivers" is so much fun, especially with dry fly.
Fishing can bring you many satisfactions in life! Best regards.
definitely a nice trip yes
So far I do not know about the mountains sangabril
I just found out from you
seen in the photo is very beautiful and amazing
description you add the science of me. thank you
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I've never done this before, maybe I should visit a river any of this days so I can have similar experience.
Nice one boss.
Small river, small fish I guess. I know how that feels!!
excellent brother @brian.rrr, seeing these incredible photos give me more desire to someday fish, since I've never done it, and that place looks perfect to do it without a doubt, and the best thing is that you fish there and are fresh to eat them. I hope that you went well there, it is an incredible experience that you lived there and good hope you can come back soon and share the photos with us. regards
Luck you @Brian.err ... in that small stream.. it's fun for you.... look like tilapia fish isn't ? hope you catched many..
Retw.....
ah man looks like a sweet place to live
Sometimes stopping my blog please.
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Fishing is fun, my father always takes me fishing when I was younger
I love fishing, thats what i always to do at weekend.. Nice