Fishing Detroit Lake May 22 with our new friend and tenant Mike.
"There are sure to be fish to catch" I promised Mike after I read the fish stocking schedule for the Brightenbush and Santiam Rivers. Mike has been fishing daily on the Willamette River where the fish are not really safe to eat. He has been catching some there – so this was our chance to have a fish feed!
Ron & I packed a fine variety of food for a picnic lunch and by about 10:30 a.m. we were at the Upper Arm Day Use Area to enjoy the most beautiful warm day. Mike and Ron got busy rigging their gear and I roamed the beautiful picnic area with everything one could want for a nice comfortable day in the Mountains. There was even a swimming area designated with a nice beach. We were a bit surprised that we had the whole area all to ourselves. After all – this was the Friday before the holiday weekend.
Mike made beautiful casts into the blue green water while Ron wandered up and down the shoreline casting his fly rod. It wasn't long at all until they were both HUNGRY!
We dug into the bounty of hoagie sandwiches – chips and dip – fruit – and deviled eggs.
After a great picnic Ron took off to find a better fishing spot while Mike continued to try his luck – repairing his line after snags – and adjusting the weights to deal with the high water and swift current.
By about 2:00pm with no luck we all piled in the truck and drove up the Santiam trying a few spots by bridges and enjoying the perfect warm weather and the beautiful views of snow covered majestic Mt. Jefferson.
When I reached my riding limit about 3:00 and suggested we start home because I was "tired" Ron suggested, "maybe you shouldn't be as old as you are"! Well- maybe not but IT WAS TIME TO GO!
On the way home we stopped at the Ginger Bread House and Mike treated us all to ice cream cones. Perfect end of a fun day – even though we had NO FISH!
Thanks for the great fun and interesting conversations Mike - It was fun to have you along!
"There are sure to be fish to catch" I promised Mike after I read the fish stocking schedule for the Brightenbush and Santiam Rivers. Mike has been fishing daily on the Willamette River where the fish are not really safe to eat. He has been catching some there – so this was our chance to have a fish feed!
Ron & I packed a fine variety of food for a picnic lunch and by about 10:30 a.m. we were at the Upper Arm Day Use Area to enjoy the most beautiful warm day. Mike and Ron got busy rigging their gear and I roamed the beautiful picnic area with everything one could want for a nice comfortable day in the Mountains. There was even a swimming area designated with a nice beach. We were a bit surprised that we had the whole area all to ourselves. After all – this was the Friday before the holiday weekend.
Mike made beautiful casts into the blue green water while Ron wandered up and down the shoreline casting his fly rod. It wasn't long at all until they were both HUNGRY!We dug into the bounty of hoagie sandwiches – chips and dip – fruit – and deviled eggs.
After a great picnic Ron took off to find a better fishing spot while Mike continued to try his luck – repairing his line after snags – and adjusting the weights to deal with the high water and swift current.
By about 2:00pm with no luck we all piled in the truck and drove up the Santiam trying a few spots by bridges and enjoying the perfect warm weather and the beautiful views of snow covered majestic Mt. Jefferson.
When I reached my riding limit about 3:00 and suggested we start home because I was "tired" Ron suggested, "maybe you shouldn't be as old as you are"! Well- maybe not but IT WAS TIME TO GO!
On the way home we stopped at the Ginger Bread House and Mike treated us all to ice cream cones. Perfect end of a fun day – even though we had NO FISH!
Thanks for the great fun and interesting conversations Mike - It was fun to have you along!
2 comments:
Betty and Ron - I had a blast. I hope to keep on doing this. Next time the ice cream's on you! Your friend, Mike
What a wonderful day you must have had! Wish I was there. Love Maria PS - Tim - you look so much like your mom!
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