Ran down to the puddles to see if I could get my first trout of the winter season. Got to my spot and there were a few people fishing there. I had to actually grab an area that I haven't fished before, but not far away.
Things were looking grim after I pulled up and set the rods out.
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Sunny and cold, but you could see the clouds rolling in from the coast. Heard a few guys say nothing has been caught in the two stocked lakes. I look up to see my strike indicator do the trout drop! Fish on and the right kind!
Solid 3# fish!
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Now I have everyone squeezing in on me... well the kids anyway. I get back in the truck and just chill and wait for the next bite.
Place is starting to get crowded, but I still had my little spot to myself for the most part. Then the strike indicator just pinned and the rod doubled over. I know what this is.... Mr Whiskers...
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Now we have kids squeezing in like the old Poway day and then other kids throwing rocks in the water. I had enough and cruised home with my catch. Well, I released the cat, but was anxious to cut the trout open and see what kind of meat was in there.
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Just as beautiful as I hoped!
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Finally! Now time to upgrade!
Don't even need to use the special marinade on that.
Right into the smoker ! 8)
Beautiful meat on that thing. Way to finally get respite from the whiskers (if just for a few moments)!