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Blanked for the third time at hole 33.
Although, I did see an unusual sight. I saw what must have been 20 - 24" rainbows cruising the shore line. There was about 10 of them that kept cruising real close to me. I thought all of the rainbows were eaten up?
I don't think I was mistaken.
Anyone familiar with this? They certainly weren't hungry.
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oh i believe u, the last time i was out at 33 hole i seen what appeared to be trout jumping out of the water early early morning wasn't full light but i could see the full sillohuette of what i believed to be trout but it was pretty dark though, it was early summer and the stockings had been stopped. [fishin] i've heard stories of monster trout in the depths of mead, old school stockers that survived the striper attacks. never know whats in the depths.
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That is an unusual sight. But if you think about it, could it happen....... a long, dangerous journey but possible. I personally never saw any hatchery pets that far away from stocking zones but I have run into a few 33 holers that swore up and down they have caught rainbows there...... when asked for proof there was always a excuse.
On the other hand fishing the hole can be tuff i've been there plenty of times try 10 trips in a row with nothing. Heres two tips I live by when shore fishing and works for me.
1 When casting lures cover water, I hike far then work the whole shoreline on my way back.
2 When bait fishing same principle cover water, if you don't feel nibbles after 20 mins move.
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If anyone wants to have a try at them, feel free. I'd be willing to bet they are still there.
I was at the scenic overlook at hole 33, the one that is farthest south (closest to boulder city). Take a 5 minute hike toward the lake and hit the cove that is just south of the trail. Scale the southside of the cliff along the water and I bet they are still there.
I kid you not, 20-24" rainbows. Would love to see some big rainbows come out of Mead. They weren't interested in my lures, live bait may have better affect.
Thanks for the tips 4 lb, I think your right. I need to cover more water.
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I have also heard people talk about huge trout living deep in mead. Only problem is there are huge stiper living deep too. I think maybe if a rainbow got to 10lbs he could pull it off.
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maybe not even that big, I mean even a 5-7lb rainbow would be a mouthful for even the biggest stripers. Who knows. I wish they would have a underwater documentary about the lakes wildlife.
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I suppose they could have dumped all the breeding stock in the lake on the last trout plant.
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