Geoff Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 This is part 1 of my report at Mill Creek, part 2 will come tonight when I upload pictures. So, i went to Mill Creek yesterday for my first time. let me say, what a fantastic little stream and pleasant drive that was. I parked at the National Forest access, jumped in and caught my first Mill Creek rainbow on my 2nd or 3rd cast. A tinty little dink, all of maybe 3" long but colored nicely and very eager to eat a dry fly. The rest of the day was exactly the same. I probably caught a rainbow from 3" to 10" on every other cast, bringing a total of over 30 to hand, with atleast that many falling off the barbless fly before I got em in all the way. I did see in one hole 4 BIG trout. They would have been 12-14" EASY but they dont get big by being dumb, I couldnt convince them to eat. My last fish of the day was my biggest, i was casting a BHPT at some big minnows when this super bright green rainbow shot up and inhaled the fly, a good solid 10" fish. I left with a big smile on my face. I will be back, that creek was most excellent and the perfect middle of the week break for me. Pictures will come tonight once I upload them. "When you do things right, people wont be sure you've done anything at all."
mic Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 My last fish of the day was my biggest... What a way to end a good day.
Geoff Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 PIcture time... First fish of the day and in this creek ever for me. and another ooooo getting bigger so pretty about average size Getting bigger yet herro there! cant beat this color ah yes.. photos getting better look how clear that water is Last fish of the day. 10". Way to close it out. . So clear... Eric82 1 "When you do things right, people wont be sure you've done anything at all."
Outside Bend Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Really did those underwater shots, and it looks as though those fish have really been packing it on with the recent rains we've had. Thanks for sharing! <{{{><
Chris Barclay Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Great pics and report! I really need to get back there. It's been too long. Chris St. Louis, MOcbarclayflyrods.combreambum.blogspot.com
Geoff Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah every fish I caught was nicely filled out. I can only assume the rains have helped with stirring up the stuff providing food. i didnt catch any that looked thin. I hope to return many times to this creek, it was delightful. "When you do things right, people wont be sure you've done anything at all."
Lancer09 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I just can't get over how absolutely clear that water is, Fantastic!
stlfisher Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Mill is one of my favorites to fish....There are some nice fish there...but they are cagey.
Andy & JoAnne Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks for sharing. Love those Ozark streams
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