Olliefest XVII

[ollie]

Well, looks like this is somewhat expected now! Lol Although we missed last year, we will try this year. Same day, same time. See you on Capps the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Get there by 9 and we will meet this time at the lower access parking lot. Just more room to park and get things together down there. If you need more info give me a shout out. 

 

 

[Johnsfolly]

Good luck guys. Can't wait to hear about fish caught and see photos😉! Hope that wind is not as much of a factor.

[trythisonemv]

On 11/19/2024 at 5:54 AM, ollie said:

Well, looks like this is somewhat expected now! Lol Although we missed last year, we will try this year. Same day, same time. See you on Capps the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Get there by 9 and we will meet this time at the lower access parking lot. Just more room to park and get things together down there. If you need more info give me a shout out. 

 

 

I'll probably be there sir. Can't miss out on the the shot at stream cred lol

[ollie]

I think it will be tough this year. As in only one or two fish will win. We'll see though, it might be better than I think.

[trythisonemv]

9 hours ago, ollie said:

I think it will be tough this year. As in only one or two fish will win. We'll see though, it might be better than I think.

I think you are probably right. It has been really weak last couple years. Bucket brigade wipes them out ND the resident fish are pretty smart. I always move a big brown in a couple spots though. And there are a few spots where some big rainbows always hide. Hope it's not 19 degrees and bad fishing lol

[ollie]

BTW, anyone can come to this. Just putting that out there for anyone who has thought about it before and was hesitant to make it. This Sunday at 9 in the morning at the lower end parking lot. We fish till at least noon and then meet back up to see who was the one slaying them this year.  At least we hope someone slays them!  lol 

[ollie]

It will be extremely cold in the morning tomorrow so if you decide to stay home that will be alright. I know Buzz told me he probably won't make it if it is super cold and now I am starting to debate the idea! No, I will be there for at least a little while until I can't handle it anymore!  Just not going to be a prime day for it this year I'm afraid.

[trythisonemv]

2 hours ago, ollie said:

It will be extremely cold in the morning tomorrow so if you decide to stay home that will be alright. I know Buzz told me he probably won't make it if it is super cold and now I am starting to debate the idea! No, I will be there for at least a little while until I can't handle it anymore!  Just not going to be a prime day for it this year I'm afraid.

One of my best days down there was 22 degrees and snowing. I caught so many fish I couldn't keep count. Thy mustve just dumped them in. It was in November I believe

[ollie]

Oh, I have done well in the snow and cold too, but I'm afraid there will be clear skies tomorrow with the cold. Not quite the better combination to have.

[tjm]

But the wind is forecast to be only 2-3mph, and with 30% cloud cover it could be worse.  And it's to be above 40F by elevenish. Although based on the number of fish in Hickory Creek and the belief that the two creeks are stocked at the same time, I'm not sure they have even stocked since June. I'll put tackle in the car this evening, but there's no guarantee that I'll be up early enough to make that meeting. I'm usually more of  an afternoon/evening/nighttime angler. If I don't get there I'll look for a detailed report on number and size of fish encountered by all.