Well, I just got back from what has become a regular trip to Kenauk by a large group of OFS members. Unfortunately I did not have the vacation days left to stay till Thursday morning, which I would have given the choice.
In any case, the fishing was off the chart this fall. The current theory is that they may have over stocked the lakes, due to the pending closure of the resident fish hatchery. Whatever the reason, the fishing was pretty much fast and furious most of the time. 30+ fish days per person was common, with the rainbows averaging a healthy 13"-18", along with the occasional lunker.
The hot flies amoungst the group in our cabin were:
- Hamell's Killer (yellow, orange, black, chartreuse)
- Yellow Zoo Cougar
- Mrs Simpson
- Rusty Bugger
- Orange boobie
While we were marking fish throughout the water column, the majority of use stuck with sink tip line, targeting fish in the top 10'. Fast stripping definitely out produced slow drifts this time out.
Lots of trout + good wine/scotch = Priceless!
(pictures pending)
Kenauk (Fall 2008)
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I am sure Todd has a few on the way but I'll throw a few in. I will echo his comments about the fantastic trip.
First - The originator of this thread with a nice rainbow trout
Second - Most fish were released but these two were kept for chowder
Third - A close up of a rainbow before being released
Fourth - The chalet at Green Lake
First - The originator of this thread with a nice rainbow trout
Second - Most fish were released but these two were kept for chowder
Third - A close up of a rainbow before being released
Fourth - The chalet at Green Lake
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It's owned by Chateau Montebello which is part of the Fairmont Hotel chain.
http://www.fairmont.com/kenauk
http://www.fairmont.com/kenauk
Well I managed to download my pics off my camera. I must say taht I was disappointed with a number of them but I'm posting a few that did turn out.
Here's nothernfly with on of his 29 rainbows caught the first evening.
Here's another, probably 5 mins later.
And what's a fishing trip without quality refreshments!
One of the many tubes on the water
A nice rainbow to the tube...
...and one in the net.
northernfly bringing another to hand.
Chalet Vert
Another nice bow by northernfly on a very rainy morning.
Here's nothernfly with on of his 29 rainbows caught the first evening.
Here's another, probably 5 mins later.
And what's a fishing trip without quality refreshments!
One of the many tubes on the water
A nice rainbow to the tube...
...and one in the net.
northernfly bringing another to hand.
Chalet Vert
Another nice bow by northernfly on a very rainy morning.
You guys are killing me!!!!! I really wish I could have been there, too.
I'm glad you had a great time. Green Lake was the more productive of the two this time according to Bob. Those are nice looking rainbows.
Also, I recognize that bottle of whisky with the blue label in the front...it's great for starting fires, eh?
I'm glad you had a great time. Green Lake was the more productive of the two this time according to Bob. Those are nice looking rainbows.
Also, I recognize that bottle of whisky with the blue label in the front...it's great for starting fires, eh?
Time's fun when you're having flies.
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Robert Goulet
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Well the summer "get away" special for 2 adults and 2 children (3 nights) worked out to about $85/person per night. I've heard that it's sometimes possible to get a deal on one or two night stays early in the week, if you call at the last moment and hope that they have any cabins that have not been booked.
Keep in mind that there are only 2 or three small cabins, the rest sleep groups of 6 or more.
Keep in mind that there are only 2 or three small cabins, the rest sleep groups of 6 or more.