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I fished the Weber, Blacksmith Fork, and Logan these last few days. I was struggling on the Weber and the Blacksmith due to unexpectedly high levels on the Weber (I'm more of a wimp then most when it comes to high fast rivers) and near 100 degree weather on the Blacksmith (I did get a few good hits though). Went to Logan and had an amazing time, getting there about 4 pm, and reeling in tons of browns and brookies for a 2-3 hour period. The fish aren't too picky about what kinds of dries you throw at them (I was using an elk hair caddis and a local pattern called the purple haze) and they are averaging between 12-15 inches.
I think I may give Blacksmith one more chance, and go there a little bit later in the day. I know I threw almost everything I could at those Blacksmith fish both above and below and was struggling to get any reaction. i just thought I'd post this to give the Logan a good shout out to anyone who is looking for a good place to go.
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Good stuff... I was wondering If I and the Wife should head up to the Logan, as we have not yet fished it. I have know idea where to start though, so I was wondering if you could give me some hints where to fish?
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Wow what a fun time, Brookies on the Logan. About what stretch of the river did you find them. Pretty high?
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Very common in Utah for small trout of any species to be called Brookies
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I was on the stretch right above third dam, my personal favorite to fish.
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[quote HFT]Very common in Utah for small trout of any species to be called Brookies[/quote]
Yes it is, however I could tell by the fins that some were brookies
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[quote happybob91][quote HFT]Very common in Utah for small trout of any species to be called Brookies[/quote]
Yes it is, however I could tell by the fins that some were brookies[/quote]
I need a wider circle of friends. I've never heard of anything but a Brook Trout being called a Brookie.
That said, I've fished the Logan a lot, for years, and I've never heard of let alone caught Brook trout that far down the canyon. The only place in the main stem I've ever seen them is right around the confluence with Beaver Creek.
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Neither have I and I am old[cool]. A Brookie is a brook trout, Bows = Rainbows, Browns = German Brown, Whities = White fish. Even fishing a Brook the species is the same. Oh and Tigers and Albinos[laugh]
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[quote happybob91] I shouldn't worry I guess, the important thing is that I caught fish.[/quote]
You shouldn't worry at all, keep catching and enjoying. Maybe I'll see you on the river sometime.
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The 11 years I ran the fly shop I heard "Brookies" used constantly. in every river that could be considered a Brook. Not questioning you Happybob91,I believe you. I have heard that euphemism a lot.
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. I still feel from looking at detailed drawings of the two that I have caught brookies in that section. I shouldn't worry I guess, the important thing is that I caught fish.