Fishing The Ford On The First

[Z]

It had been a long standing tradition to start the year by fishing Rocky Ford on New Years Day.

We have missed out the last couple years, but this is a fun gathering that should be revived!

So, if your interested plan on showing up at the third parking lot anytime from daybreak on!

We typically have a group lunch, bring your own and if you want, something to share.

Location: Rocky Ford Creek, Ephrata, WA
Date: 1/1/13
Time: Daybreak to mid afternoon

Would be great to see folks there and start the year of fishing out right!

Z

[kenfishbum]

Z,
Weather permitting Denny and I will be there.
Ken

[Denny]

Z,

Yep.

Denny

[jeffw]

Party On! I'll try to make it.

JW

[NJTroutbum]

Aw man....I miss RF! Post pics! It was one of my favorite places while living out there....been nearly 15yrs now.

[NJTroutbum]

A long ago Rocky Ford memory.....

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[rayhill190]

I would say that's a pretty nice place to be on the 1st.

[sagefisher]

It can look a whole ot different than that -- All white with deep snow and blowing wind. But, that is part of the 'charm' of Rocky Ford.

Larry ---sagefisher---

[Denny]

Here is one of me at RF, but nicer weather than we can expect on the first of Jan, 2013.
Was 22 inches, nice n fat. Fly was size 22, deny's gnat. Was the only thing I could catch em on that day.

[Z]

Thanks to all that showed! A fairly mild 1st this year. Temps in the mid 20's a high overcast and no wind till after lunch!

NJT, both FFB and I fished that spot in your picture, with sucess!

Every report I heard said folks were hooking up.. sometimes landing, sometimes not. I got two on drys and a few more on nymphs and scuds.

Sage, it is a pretty place to be. The grasses covered in a dusting of snow with the sage sticking thru. Clean air, coyotes baying their songs. Great way to start a new year!

Thanks again to all that joined us there. I look forward to next year!