March 8th 2015 Report-19.5" Caught (Pics)

[chris in nixa]

I had a great day today... I fished the LWRCA area and noticed a midge hatch around 1pm. I tried a Parachute Adams with no luck and then swtiched to a #18 Zebra Midge and WOW! The fun was on. I missed several and had a good 10 or so on but landed 6. Sizes ranged from fingerlings to this almost 20" (best guess after measuring Rod when I got home). I did get some really good GOPRO video footage I will be working on later. Sorry for no close ups, I forgot my net and this guy put up a 9 min fight on my 7x so my main goal was quick pics and back in the water. I did get some cool video of him swimming off strong.

NOTE: I did notice several REDDS or leftover REDDS. This excites me. I fished about 70% from the bank or real close to the banks today making sure to not step on any REDDS. I did not see any fish on the beds, however mainly noticed them up close so I am sure the fish (if they were there) swam off.

Water was up a little from the recent snow melt and a bit murkey.......

Have a great day everyone....

Chris

[bs1827]

Good looking fish! Hoping to make it out to the creek within the next couple of weeks.

[trythisonemv]

Amazing creek day! I got a strong urge to get down there soon. I still haven't broken ten inches down there and I know this is the right weather yo do it in. Nice photos chris

[OKFlyFisher44]

Stud McCloud man! Fish of a lifetime for that creek.

[Bill Anderson]

Love the beautiful rainbow and the warm weather, but the snakes now are out in force so keep a sharp lookout;

[Johnsfolly]

Awesome Crane creek McCloud rainbow!

[trythisonemv]

Snakes already? Man they didn't even get a good nap lol

[Bill Anderson]

Just curious....do most people use chest waders on Crane or are hip boots sufficient?

[trythisonemv]

Mostly fish from bank or close to it so hip would work fine. Need to get down again before snakes completely take over