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Old 02-20-2014, 10:14 AM   #1
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Lake McClure/Merced River 2/17-2/18

First let me warn you there will be no fish porn unless you want me to snap a pic of my freezer. Unfortunately my phone died on day two when I started getting into some fish.

Saturday morning was like Christmas for me when yakmedic dropped off my new to me moken 14. Thanks Matt, she handles great! Got my dad's truck loaded the next morning and strapped her down and it was off to work where I would be picked up in 8 hours to head straight up to Lake McClure where my uncle is a fish and wildlife warden. (Can't get used to saying wildlife and not GAME). We got to his camper around 2am and settled in for a good night sleep.

The next morning the plan was to 4 wheel into a remote section of the lake that was not accessible to the public and get some good catfish action. we found a good place to set up camp and unloaded the gear.


our view from camp of what's left of the Merced River. The water level is down a record 80%


the first day was spent mostly scouting out the area and looking for a good access point to the river with our trucks. It gave us allot of opportunity to play in the mud.



the catfish never really made an appearance outside of a few small specimens so we retreated up towards base camp for some food and drinks.





the next morning i got the yak wet for the first time and I have to say the thing is perfect. It's so comfortable and stable without sacrificing speed and tracking. So happy with it.

Sorry for the selfie. This is my happy face.


The river was still breathtaking despite how low it was.



and unfortunately phone dies where the actual fish report begins......

The plan was to paddle the 8 mile length of Lake McClure back to our original starting point At McClure point where I would meet the fellas later that day after they drove back.
I started my morning trolling a flasher rig with a 24" 2# floro leader to a 1 1/2" trout pattern rapala tipped with a small piece of earthworm. I used lead core line and trolled at depths between 20' and 40'. Within the first 10 minutes I was on my first trout. Nothing big just a nice healthy pan size. From there it was constant action and a quick limit of fish. I kept fishing hoping for kokenee or King salmon but just continued to nail the trout which were released to be caught again another day.

After awhile i reeled in my rigs and just focused on the paddle and putting miles under the yak. Got back to the meet point around 2 pm to a camper smelling of home cooked crock pot chili. I was so tired from my paddle all I wanted to do was eat and sleep which is whati did. Woke up early to pack and head back to civilization.

Sorry not much of a report. This was more of a family boys weekend then a yak trip but it felt great to get out and fish. Now that I'm back in the game I'll be around allot more often.
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:29 AM   #2
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good times with friends looks fun
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:49 AM   #3
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Pictures look great. Anytime spent 4 wheeling and kayaking is great. Made better when you catch and cook some fish. Thanks for sharing
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Fishing, 4wheeling, camping, and kayaking is a well put together trip
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Man, it looked like a great trip until I saw the asparagus.
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Old 02-20-2014, 12:07 PM   #6
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That looks great Will!

Team sewer is gonna have to put together another campn trip soon...!
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Man, it looked like a great trip until I saw the asparagus.
Yeah no shit...!!!

Where's the beef?!
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Yeah no shit...!!!

Where's the beef?!
Haha you caught that huh? We had 2 cook fires going. I was on veggie duty. My uncle had a 5# tritip going and his friend brought home made sausage made from bear, venison and wild boar. No kidding it was the best I've tasted. They just threw a sausage party (let the jokes rein down) where they stuffed 150# of meat.
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That looks great Will!

Team sewer is gonna have to put together another campn trip soon...!
I have full access to some pretty remote, untouched areas where the trout fishing is great, you make your own trails, you can fire of rounds without anyone batting an eye and best of all it's free. Gas and food was all we paid. I'd love to get a bigger party going.
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"Veggie Duty?!"

Common...

Really?!

You got tattoos dude!

Have them removed immediately!!!

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"Veggie Duty?!"

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Really?!

You got tattoos dude!

Have them removed immediately!!!

I was surrounded by 'bacca spittin' mountain men twice my age. I was out ranked in the camp duty deligations


For those that need a translating 'bacca is tobacco
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What's next...................tofu steaks?
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Tofu Steaks wrapped in Turkey bacon on an organic, gluten free, wheat free bun.


If you tell us that you guys drank "FIJI" water we will have to ban you from BWE.







Sounds like a fun trip.
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Sounds like a fun trip.
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Darn Will, where's the beef? No where's the salsa and guacamole. Glad you enjoyed the new yak, maybe next time. Looks like a great place for a fish together. Hope to see you soon.

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That looked like allot of fun!!! I want to do a camping trip.
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Sweet trip!
Surprised you could actually get a fire permit for that area, or was it all just on the down low?
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Sweet trip!
Surprised you could actually get a fire permit for that area, or was it all just on the down low?
Fires are ok, only if you're cooking "veggies".
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Fires are ok, only if you're cooking "veggies".
Tony, we had a "build your own" sandwich station as well.
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Bacca and fishin' go hand in hand. no fishin' day is complete without a can of copenhagen in your jersey pocket...great for rubbin' on your bait for scent also...
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