Second Trip to Crane Creek

[tangledup]

I managed to sneak away for a few hours yesterday and hit the area around the middle Wire Road access. 9 in total, although they were all small (including one almost microscopic trout) and most were caught between 6-7pm. I did see what I believe were larger fish in some of the deeper pools but didn’t have any luck getting them to bite. As usual, the fish I did catch were at the back of the bends, under the tree roots and driftwood. I can home 8 flies lighter because of that. But it was fun. Size 16 brassies with red wire and zug bugs worked well. I’m enjoying getting to know this fun little creek.

 

[catman]

That's cool on the micro crane trout, they are a very skittish bunch. great pic....

[Johnsfolly]

Congrats on the Crane creek beauties! Big or small nice fish.

[bkbying89]

I had planned on making the trip from St. Louis to Crane to take a shot at catching a McCloud for my own enjoyment but I will have to wait a bit longer. Nice fish big or small. I enjoyed reading about your trip.

Bill