03-12-2003, 01:42 AM
Fished on average of 2 times per week. Great winter fishing. Fished above Echo, above Taggert, and below Stoddard (Mtn. Green turn off). Took my dog (Buddy) to help! Best area was above Echo. Caught many whites, browns and rainbows. Whites ranged up to 19 1/2 in. and trout up to 18 in. Probably averaged about 8-10 fish per day with about 50 % trout (most all released). Like to release and let Bud try to chase. Average day is from about 1 pm to 6 pm. Best lure was below Echo - Caddis Nymph tipped with wax worm: Above Echo - Prince nymph. Watch you access! A lot of private property. Had occasions to be visited by sheriffs and DWR, all very courteous and helped with identification of areas of public access. Best advise - look for public access ladders and signs!!! Caught 2 big suckers. Probably should have kept 1 to try since public opinion of whites are so wrong! I keep only white fish and release all my trout. I think white fish are better eating - without smoking!! So there!!!! [crazy][crazy][crazy]Leaky