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Work vs Fly Fishing: The Eternal Battle Rages On

March 17, 2009, by Tom Chandler 5 comments

There’s still hope. If I can resolve a few scheduling issues (and with a little luck), this afternoon could find mye bobbing around in a float tube, half-submerged in near-frozen water while more near-frozen water falls from the sky.

Cross your fingers for me.

The Wonderdog during yesterday's scouting trip

The Wonderdog during yesterday's scouting trip

The results of yesterday’s walk/scouting trip to the lake with Wally the Wonderdog weren’t compelling, but they were interesting; the lake was murky but not muddy, and yes, the inlets were moving a lot of water (where fish tend to gather).

It’s too early for smallies, but it’s just right for trout. And there are these fancy-schmancy streamers that need a little field testing to see if they really “drive big fish crazy” like the maker says. (I don’t know if it’s true, but I like the sound of it.)

See you on the lake (maybe), Tom Chandler.

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Zebra/Quagga Mussel Inspections Instituted at Crowley Lake: The Same for Float Tubers?

April 8, 2008, by Tom Chandler 2 comments

Via the Aquafornia blog:

To help prevent the spread of invasive mussels that can impact the fishery and damage water conveyance systems, all boats entering Crowley Lake this year will be thoroughly inspected, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recently announced. Boats showing signs of contamination with invasive mussels, or found to contain any water or debris that could harbor mussels, will not be allowed to launch into Crowley Lake.

Boats will be inspected and boaters asked to fill out a survey form (which will take upwards of an hour). Re-inspections performed if a boat is trailered outside the "safe" area.

So the Underground wonders; where does that leave float tubes at the frequently floated Crowley? After all, Crowley’s the site of a serious float tube tournament.

Will fly fishers be required to offer up their float tubes for inspections?

The LADWP site doesn’t say, though it seems likely (to met) that float tubes could also transport the zebra/quagga mussel. See you at the inspection station, Tom Chandler.

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