Silver Creek Res. Report 5-28

After taking my truck to the shop in the morning, I wanted to get in some time on the water this afternoon. I have wanted to try out Silver Creek Reservoir for quite some time now and since it had been scheduled to be stocked this week I figured this would be as good a day as any to give it a shot.

Got to the ramp at around 1:30 and was on the water shortly after that. When first out on the water I noticed a lot of sparrows cruising across the top of the water. I was seeing this as a good sign since shortly after I noticed the birds, I noticed a good amount of trout breaking the surface. I paddled to a random spot across the lake from the launch and tied on a spinner. Good thing I asked questions about what kind of spinner to use!   I tipped it with a little power bait and cast it out behind me. I took about five paddle strokes and my rod starts to dance in the rod holder! Yes!! Just as I was hooking up with my first trout of 2010, it starts pouring rain.
"Lovely weather we're having!", I said to a small boat with a dad and his two little kids as they passed me. We both chuckle and I continue reeling in my fish. It was just a feisty planter about 9", but it sure was nice to see! I reset my troll and continued on.

The rain continued for pretty much the rest of the time I was out there, but it let up significantly after that first hookup. My next fish was 14.5''. I realized on my way to the lake that my camera was sitting peacefully back on my desk at home so I realized this wasn't going to be pretty if I caught something to post for AOTY. I probably exposed my phone to much more water and slime then the manufacturer would recommend today, but I got the pictures I needed!

I was getting bit pretty consistently for the time I was out there. I ended up boating somewhere around 7 planters and a couple lager fish for the 2 1/2 hours I was on the water. There were about 6 or 7 small boats and plenty of bankies. There were a couple of people that even came out to swim a lap of the lake.

One of the last fish of the day must have been right near the surface because as I grabbed the rod to set the hook, I looked back to see him jump right out of the water. I pulled him gently aboard and found that he had a mess of line hanging off of his mouth. There was about a size 18 treble hook in the corner of it's mouth and it looked like whoever he broke off was using a second hook, which was about a size four baitholder, on another leader. Both leaders were joined by a snap swivel. Looked like a sad mess of a plunking setup. I snapped some quick photos and decided it would cause too much damage to try and pull the treble free so I cut the mess off at the treble hook. It sure was a beautiful fish, even though it was a stocker. Ended up measuring in just over 15 1/8".

Most certainly a nice couple of hours on the water, even though I was getting rained on the whole time! I will be back there soon for sure!

nice work!

Looks like another successful trip!  I was wondering about the spinner, what did you catch your fish with?
-Scott

Nice write-up my friend!  And, way to expand your horizons.   

Do I see Bass reports in your future too?

-Spot-

Looks like another successful trip!  I was wondering about the spinner, what did you catch your fish with?
-Scott

Small, black body & silver blade. Just like what was recommended! 

Do I see Bass reports in your future too?

-Spot-

If the gods of the Willy are generous, then yes! We'll see! 

  Where is Silver Creek located?

Looks like a fun day on the water. Good to see a poison water report.

Z

  Where is Silver Creek located?

Right next to Sliverton. Some people call it Silverton Res.

  OK for those that are new to the state,(me) wheres silverton?

east of salem

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