Hyrum 1/17

[JArner]

Got to Hyrum around 8am and realized I forgot the drill. Figured there would be old holes or someone to lend me a hand. Got out and found a hole that took me a few minutes to partially open by hand with my k-drill. Figured it was enough to try. On the initial drop a rainbow picked up my jig around 12’. It would have been a squeeze to get it through my opening, but it came off just as I got the head turned up. 

Decided to put up the tent and at least be warm, we’ll I didn’t have a lighter for my heater   . Yep the theme of the day is forgetful. Fished a bit longer out of the wind and caught a dink perch. Saw several marks so stayed there. Didn’t catch anything for 30 minutes so went to my truck to see if there was a lighter in there. Didn’t find one but did find a few envelope on my windshield, forgot to hang my state pass. Luckily the officer was still in the lot, I hung my tag and went to talk with him. He was good about it and just asked which vehicle was mine. 

Some people were headed out as I was headed back to my tent. They drilled some holes between my tent and one just a bit further out. Guess they didn’t like what they saw and moved on. I went over to see if it was any better ( I knew the hole would be). The dog from the other group got a little anxious on my approach, and came over barking a bit. The owner came out and we chatted for a bit about Vexilar flashers. Then his dad came out and we talked even longer    

They offered their auger to me so I could fish two rods. I caught the bigger perch in the new spot along with a gorgeous cutthroat. 

Not a bad day of fishing but not hot. Grateful for the fishing community and friendly people. 

[Jig-fisher]

Got to Hyrum around 8am and realized I forgot the drill. Figured there would be old holes or someone to lend me a hand. Got out and found a hole that took me a few minutes to partially open by hand with my k-drill. Figured it was enough to try. On the initial drop a rainbow picked up my jig around 12’. It would have been a squeeze to get it through my opening, but it came off just as I got the head turned up. 

Decided to put up the tent and at least be warm, we’ll I didn’t have a lighter for my heater   . Yep the theme of the day is forgetful. Fished a bit longer out of the wind and caught a dink perch. Saw several marks so stayed there. Didn’t catch anything for 30 minutes so went to my truck to see if there was a lighter in there. Didn’t find one but did find a few envelope on my windshield, forgot to hang my state pass. Luckily the officer was still in the lot, I hung my tag and went to talk with him. He was good about it and just asked which vehicle was mine. 

Some people were headed out as I was headed back to my tent. They drilled some holes between my tent and one just a bit further out. Guess they didn’t like what they saw and moved on. I went over to see if it was any better ( I knew the hole would be). The dog from the other group got a little anxious on my approach, and came over barking a bit. The owner came out and we chatted for a bit about Vexilar flashers. Then his dad came out and we talked even longer    

They offered their auger to me so I could fish two rods. I caught the bigger perch in the new spot along with a gorgeous cutthroat. 

Not a bad day of fishing but not hot. Grateful for the fishing community and friendly people. 

Looks like you got into a few.  Nice!

[2knots]

Thanks for the report, we’re you off of swim beach. Headed out this am again to see what we can get

[catchinon]

Hey, J, you aren't the only one who ever forgot something. My second trip out this year I was all set to go. Unfortunately my coat and bait didn't make into the car. Furtunately I had a thick shirt and a jacket so I survived; a nice guy gave me some mealworms when he was getting ready to leave. Then we got into some perch and were set. Another day I zipped over to the docks to make a late afternoon session. Oops, forgot the auger. Luckily a lot of holes had been drilled and left so I fished in those.

[JArner]

Thanks for the report, we’re you off of swim beach. Headed out this am again to see what we can get

Sorry didn’t see this earlier. Yes I was off swim beach in 31’ of water. Pretty much 100 yards or around that from the cement ramp.

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Hey, J, you aren't the only one who ever forgot something. My second trip out this year I was all set to go. Unfortunately my coat and bait didn't make into the car. Furtunately I had a thick shirt and a jacket so I survived; a nice guy gave me some mealworms when he was getting ready to leave. Then we got into some perch and were set. Another day I zipped over to the docks to make a late afternoon session. Oops, forgot the auger. Luckily a lot of holes had been drilled and left so I fished in those.

Yeah, forgetting stuff is bothersome but luckily haven’t had to turn around and go home… yet.

[2knots]

Thanks for the report, we’re you off of swim beach. Headed out this am again to see what we can get

Sorry didn’t see this earlier. Yes I was off swim beach in 31’ of water. Pretty much 100 yards or around that from the cement ramp.

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No worries, went back to the spot of swim I’ve been fishing in 34’ of water and had a good day

[JArner]

Glad to hear you had success. My plan was to find 33-34’ but without an auger that doesn’t factor too well