by DarkShadow » January 19th, 2022, 10:17 am
As I enter my mid 40s, I realize that Im no spring chicken and the amount of off trail bush wacking is no longer something that I'll do on a constant basis. Im sure the usual haunts will hold some fish, but for me, the locals have finally gotten to the point where the initial investment is not worth the reward anymore.
I don't know if the WF of the SG is open since the fires. I know the EF is, but I haven't had anything there of size in decades, even with a hike to the Bridge and fishing upstream from there, which I thought would produce better quality, and it really didn't.
The SBNF creeks should be running well, but last time, access was terrible in some stretches. It looks like they haven't graded it in a while. The stretch to the BC/SA confluence isn't too terrible, but the 2nd route further upstream was horrendous, even in my buddy's fully equipped Jeep. Did I catch fish? Yeah, a pair of 6 inch browns. Would I drive my own vehicle up there for 6 inch browns? Naw, dogg.
And then Piru, which would be my choice if I felt safe leaving my truck parked at the lot at FF. Had some pretty fantastic days out there this team of year, so that could be worth a looksie.
So, ultimately, "worth it" is relative.