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This chironomid put in some work today on the lake with my boy. This was the chunkiest, but the picture of him curled in the net doesn't seem to do him justice. It was a slab.

Super secret lake in our neck of the woods. 🤫

Pretty sure they’re native. From this link “Before talking about catching whitefish, let’s clear up a few misconceptions. Whitefish are not a so-called “trash fish,” they’re a native Idaho gamefish found in many rivers and streams, as well as some lakes. Some anglers might mistake them for...

Some 16 rainbow warriors.

I use an electric pump to get most of the way there (with my Stealth and float tube), and then finish off with this Advanced Elements pump that has a pressure gauge. Usually end up letting out some air once the sun has heated everything up.

I’d have no idea what to do there. However, I’m happy to tag along with you one of these days…

It's probably time to wrap this one up after seven pages, as everyone's positions seem pretty well staked out at this point, including the shop in question. There are a few closing points I'd like to make though. First, I'm super disappointed this shop decided not to respond directly to my (or...

Yeah, what @mcswny said (I couldn't have said it better).

I’m working on an email. Just trying to find the right tone so they’ll actually listen.

Agree with @mcswny on all of this. It can feel a bit like gate keeping, but I think you have that right if you put in the work to explore those blue lines on your own. These are small creeks, and simply can’t handle the potential amount of people and pressure being led to them.

I have an Orvis Guide Sling, and it's pretty comfortable with a diagonal net slot. It works great with a long handled net (I have a Fishpond Nomad mid-length). Not sure it would do so well with a short handled net.

A couple size 12 hippie stompers.

I have a lot of success with boobies tied with FNF Jelly Fritz in "Hulk" with white foam eyes. Tequila works pretty consistently as well. I tied a few more "natural" color patterns, like olive with black eyes, but haven't had a chance to fish them yet.

I think that works for me.

I’m sure you’ll be back there again soon, with or without me…

I fish them pretty similar to @Jonnytutu. I use a type 5 sink line with pretty fast, long-ish strips with some good pauses (most of the time). I usually fish them around 15-20ft.