Paulina Lake is good, and for bigger boats that need a dock, it appears the USFS is going to begin putting docks in this weekend at Little Crater. Hazard tree management remains a priority at Paulina Lake CG and that will be closed until nearly July 1st.
Bathrooms at Little Crater were unlocked this week too, after so many of us banded together and made a statement that we expect services (basics like bathrooms and docks) so long as the area is open. Boat ramp areas need services and facilities open to coincide with the fishing season.
So thank you to all of you who wrote or called the USFS and the Congresswoman’s office and Senators Offices. We moved the needle faster this week than it would have moved otherwise I can guess.
As for the fishing, Balanced Leeches and Chironomid Pupa (Olive #18, Black #14-16, Red #14-16) are working best. We don’t sell the hot fly called the Dark Assassin, but we do have a fly called the double threat in Black that is darn close to it and works well under the indicator.
Also, I still have not risen a fish to an ant or beetle there yet. On monday we were just switching to a flying ant when rain drops started to fall, within 5 minutes that changed to intense hail and we, along with the flying ants were dine for the day. Looks like warm days coming up again, so I look forward to the next ants we see and to keep the hail at bay. Guided trips available.