Hey all!
If you're like me, you went out excited, geared up, maybe a little tired from work the night before, but ready.
I spent my opener up on Huron tribs, in clear, low water. Seems people were catching some shakers but nothing really of mention for the boards. It was nice to experience some smaller sections of the river I fish, get into some nice little pools and runs. One fly angler told me the fish might be caught in transitioning from pools. They were catching in fast moving water (runs) he said due to them making a quick decision to take the bait, where they may be more finicky to take it in slower, clear water.
An older couple that didn't speak English very well asked me about a shaker they kept (rainbow). They thought it was a spec. He had it in a grocery bag in his lunch bag. He took out the fish which I presumed was dead, and revived it! I don't think he was a douche, just stupid.
I didn't realize I was on private property till the owners told us we were on their land, but was totally cool with it. A CO came by and said hello and wished us well.
I read a bit of what some of your experiences were like out east, but if you want a safe place to vent your opener frustrations, or even share some of your success stories, I'd love to hear about it.
Tights lines guys and gals!
