I got home from work and needed to get my quick fix, so ran down the street again. I missed one screamer since I'm still operating at 1/4 speed, but got a little line twitching bite shortly after! Not much of a fight and probably the smallest trout I've caught since last season. Looked more like a DFG than a Mt Lassen.
Next few hours and nothing. Not even a nibble. I had about a half hour left and was going to call it. A guy driving around asked if I got anything, but I said no as it was probably stocked as a bass bait. lol
I then got a second trout with 15 minutes left before the buzzer, but same thing, another little squirt.
I started preparing to pack it in, but still had both rods out (no strike indicators). I look up and the noodle stick was doubled over! New reel got a work out and the drag was humming! I couldn't believe it, but another big Red Ear! At least an inch bigger than the one yesterday and a Male from the bright orange chest!
I let him go to breed and my other rod went off! I could tell it was another red ear, but it popped off, so I recast one last time. Within seconds, I was on again and I thought it was going to be another red ear, when I realized it was another trout! Holy cow!
I broke off the hook, but decided to cast my other rod out for a quick 5 minute soak. Well, within one minute a snowy egret flew into the 2# and got all wrapped up. This was the first Snowy Egret I've ever caught and trying to remove the line and hook was daunting. They are so light and fragile, but success. Nothing harmed and flew away with no jewelry. I decided to call it after that and got home late for dinner. My wife gave me stink eye because I promised I wouldn't be late. LOL
Fishing has been slowing down and the trout stockings have ended. I'm still hoping for one more giant out of here though.....
Thanks for reading!
