Fishing with George!by George MutterLord showering my pathAs the summer season fades into fall, trout fishing alsoWith petals of gold,changes and a fisherman’skill needs to be at its best! Due toRefreshened crisped airlow water levels, fish are moreasily alerted to your presence. Majestic trees with branchesAlso, they have gorged on the abundance of food in the water Reaching for the Heavens aboveover the summer months and are usually very choosy about Sprouting Leaves in the Springwhathey will eat at this time of year.Shading the hot glaring summer sunTo persuade these finicky fish, the lightest tackle is needed. 2-From Thy soil, now shedding its leavesIb. test line with small lures, tiny hooks, sinkers or flys and a lightTo protect Thy soil for the forthcomingstep while stalking the fish are needed to present a subtleWinter cold, Lord all Thy creationsituation to the cautious fish.Reflects your love for us aftThe Brown Trout, however, is an exception. In the fall when theWith your refreshened air.water temperature drops, they become more active and begin tospawn. Unlike their relative, the Salmon, trout feed while spawning.They become very territorial while spawning and will aggres.Joseph Paquettesively attack almost anything that comes near. While I was fishingin the Valley one day last fall, a big Brown Trout (around fivepounds) shot out from a deep rocky bank across the river, inpursuit of a smaller trout. The Brown was so aggressive in the Runner’s Cornerchase that it swam across the river, up a shallow beach aboutwo by Dennis Yamnitskyfeet in front of where I was fishing, and back to the other side of the Congratulations and a million thanks to the almost one hundredrunners and volunteers who represented <strong>Yosemite</strong>rived I immediately tied on the biggest Kastmaster line I had andcast across the river near the rocky bank. I didn’t catch the big National Park on August 19 at the Long Live Mono Lake 10KBrown, but I did catch three other Browns (all over 11") in three Run! As Race Director, I am extremely proud to say that the run,casts, along the same bank. They attacked the line as soon as it in its third year, has grown into the biggest and best run on thehit the water, showing their territorial defensiveness. East side of the Sierra. Much of our success is due to theIn contrast, Rainbow Trout will usually spawn in the spring generousupport of the <strong>Yosemite</strong> Community. Runners from thewhen the water temperature starts to rise. However, I have found National Park Service, California Conservation Corps, <strong>Yosemite</strong>a breed of Rainbows that spawn in later summer and early fall. Institute and <strong>Yosemite</strong> Park and Curry Co. all made strongThese fish are found in Saddle Bag Lake, Ellery, and Tioga showings. Thanks for a great effort.Lakes. They are also found in lakes and streams on the East side Elsewhere on the summer race circuit, <strong>Yosemite</strong> runners wereof the Sierra between Hilton Creek and Carson Pass. This specialbreed of Rainbows originates in the Hot Creek fish hatchery. Run at the Mariposa County Fair, California’s Highest 10K Run inout in force atthe Merced Run against Cancer, the Amigo de OroThey can be found spawningshallow, sandy or rocky coves Mammoth Lakes, and at many other events. It’s just great to seeand against steep rocky banks. These Rainbows, like the more and more people getting active, getting out and going for it!Browns, are very territorial and aggressive while spawning and Go Team <strong>Yosemite</strong>! Remember, we have the best trainingput up an extremely good battle when hooked.ground in the world!A fishing pattern I prefer this time of year is fishing for the late Oh, speaking of Team <strong>Yosemite</strong>,has long been my desire tospawning Rainbowsthe high elevation lakes off Tioga Pass organize <strong>Yosemite</strong> athletes (runners, bikers, skiers, swimmers,Road until the snow falls, then coming down to the valley to seek etc.) in a Team <strong>Yosemite</strong>. It could have many benefits, plus theout the Fall spawning Browns.potential for new training partners. It’s some food for thought;Although the spawning trout makes for good fishing, the fishermanshould be sensitive to the fact that the fish are attempting95389.to re-populate the waters. Care should be given to catch only the Just remember, give and you shall receive, so why not giveanyone interested can contact me at P,O. Box 699, <strong>Yosemite</strong>, CAfish needed and to carefully return to the water any unharmed1000%?Go for it!spawning males (those el(creting a white milky substance) orany pregnant female trout (those with protruding lower bellies).This is especially important while fishing in the Valley which i’s YOSEMITE SENTINELnot artificially stocked.Editor .....................................Alan RichmondWhen fishing in the fall, be prepared for the elements; fishing Contributing Staff ............ Chet Brooks, Jr., Annette Bottaro,is no fun if you’re wet and coldJ Also, fishing licenses expire onHugh Dougher, Mike Parker, Kim SaundersDecember 31, so remember to renew your license before then. The <strong>Yosemite</strong> Sentinel is published monthly by <strong>Yosemite</strong> Park and(By the way, new fishing licenses come out at the beginning of Curry Company for the <strong>Yosemite</strong> Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office or call 372-1445. DeadlineDecember and make good Christmas gifts!) Have fun fishingand good luck!for the November issue is Friday, October 4, <strong>1985</strong>.t
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