Episode 110: Strawberry, CNR Fishing on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River

Nobody to verify but it may have been stock day as the pool was crowded with rainbow trout which were happy to chase and strike spoons, minnows, flies and mini-jigs.

[@davidewing6394]

That's such a great spot. Been there many times. Thanks.

[@GLS1517]

Damn Gerry. You got me all excited for our next years sierra trip lol. I have to explore and find this now. Appreciate the vids as always ✌🏻

[@noskunkadventures5035]

Always nice to find new fishing spots that produce.

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

dude yr in bigfoot territory

[@mr.santos2606]

Will be back to get that bigfoot footage in another month or so

[@Nik-gh6gz]

Was this by the bridge or by Fraser flat campground?

[@noskunkadventures5035]

This footage was just upstream of the 108 bridge in Strawberry not Fraser flat campground - however, I did well over there too

[@radiantcarpets]

What's the reason for wetting your hands before handling the fish?

[@noskunkadventures5035]

Less of the protective slime on the fish is taken off when you wet your hands first. From first hand knowledge, I believe this. In the past when I just picked up the fish you definitely had to wide off the slime on your pants or whatever. When you wet your hands, you can just give your hands a quick rinse in the water to remove the slime.

[@radiantcarpets]

@@noskunkadventures5035 Thanks for the explanation, will do that in the future.

[@Nik-gh6gz]

@@radiantcarpets thank you for being open to learning! Proper CNR let’s the big ones grow

[@johnr153]

In addition pinching the barbs makes them easier to release and the fish have less damage to their soft mouths. Also keep them in the water if possible when realeasing.