Fishing
First Time at a Brand New Pond
Eagle Island State Park has been around since before I was born. There was a single winding pond that people would fish and swim in. Recently, they expanded the park to be more like other state parks in Idaho. They added a camping area and a new 5-acre pond, specifically for fishing. The pond is still under construction, but it did open to fishing this year and has been stocked. Time to test the waters.
A Slow Day at a Typically Hot Pond
Sego Prairie Pond is usually an excellent pond to fish, especially when stocked heavily. However, this day was not a great day. I arrived at sunrise, and the fish were rising everywhere. Despite this, I struggled to find what it was exactly that they were hungry for. Sometimes...often, the struggle is real.
Some Bigger Fish with Lots of Competition
I'm back at Kleiner Pond to see if any palomino trout remains. I don't catch any, but I do see someone else catch one. The news of the Palominos has spread, and the pond gets really busy, but I manage to hook into some lovely rainbow trout. The key was arriving early to ensure I could get one of the good spots. By the end, this didn't matter much, though, as people ended up fishing from either side of me from only a few feet away.
