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Lake: Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Fish: Cutbow Trout

Nonstop Hogs 20 over 20”

Post By: Bennyb SST Posted: 9/22/2022 4:35:35 PM Points: 551

Had the best day of the summer yesterday flyfishing at Spinney mountain. We were able to net 20 fish that were in the 20 to 25” range. The best part about it is the weather stayed nice throughout the day and we had good friends on the boat. What was radical is a good amount of the fish hit hoppers off the surface so the explosions were taking place in all directions. Lots of fun and good times and if you’re interested to see the nonstop action feel free to check out this link. Thank you guys for the support and I hope you enjoy [log in for link]

Reply by: Trailerman Posted: 9/22/2022 6:18:33 PM Points: 72

Hopefully heading that way Sunday. Hoping the dry fly action is that good!! We will see what the water temps are after this little cold front. Nice video!

Reply by: Bennyb SST Posted: 9/22/2022 9:28:00 PM Points: 551

Thank you! I will also be out there on Sunday. Not sure if I’ll be on the pontoon boat or on an old blue Lund. If you see me say hello!

Reply by: Troutbisquits

Posted: 9/23/2022 9:12:14 AM Points: 2729

Some nice fish you got! Neat video. Is Spinney a lake where you need a boat, or is it ok for shore scum like myself? Maybe I just need to get past my introverted ways and make some friends who own a boat, haha.

Reply by: badextracab Posted: 9/23/2022 9:31:20 AM Points: 82

Nice dont u guys keep a few to eat ?? goin up fishing costs $$$ LOL cheers -)

Reply by: Anteroman

Posted: 9/23/2022 9:55:35 AM Points: 7439

Badex
Most of the anglers who fish Spinney are C & R
You can keep one fish per angler per day if you choose to take one. From my experience these larger fish do not eat well especially when the water temps are over 55 degrees.
Antero allows two fish per angler per day any size, again these fish are best in water that is less than 55 degrees.
If you want something great for the table try lobster shrimp or yellowfin tuna much less expensive to drive to the store than to South Park for your food.
Eleven mile fish, again from colder water, eat the best in my opinion of the three South Park lakes, you can take four two under 16” and two over 16”
Bill

Reply by: badextracab Posted: 9/23/2022 10:10:13 AM Points: 82

Yeah thnx anteroman, i been fishing S-P for 20 yrs, just sayin lol -) Id rather be above 10-K like i used to do in Eastern Sierras haha -)

Reply by: Trailerman Posted: 9/23/2022 10:53:01 AM Points: 72

If you have waders and are ok with a bit of a walk you can do pretty well. The trout are pretty shallow there a lot of the year. Think like 4 feet of water.

Reply by: Barnacles

Posted: 9/23/2022 9:41:52 PM Points: 5014

Sure would be tempting to cut one of those open and see what they're eating. One of them looks like it just ate a goose. Always enjoys your stuff.

Reply by: bharper Posted: 9/24/2022 7:36:55 PM Points: 472

Beauties! Great day! 🎣👍

Reply by: Anteroman

Posted: 9/25/2022 4:27:37 PM Points: 7439

Barnacles
Just use a stomach pump, no need to cut them open to find what they’re eating.
Bill