Cascade Foothills Pond

[Dave Westburg]

Google showed a small patch of water 1.2 miles beyond a gate on DNR land so this morning I drove out, parked at the gate and started up the road.

This is the sort of place Enos Bradner would write about so in his honor I fished carrot nymphs and dandy green nymphs off my 7'6" Phillipson bamboo fly rod.

At the head of the pond right next to a stump I hooked a well-conditioned foot-long cutthroat.

It was in good shape with broad shoulders.

Only one fish but it was great to discover another cascade foothills pond. I'll be back.

 

[IHFISH]

Another nice find Dave. Are those white flecks on the surface in the top picture bugs or cottonwood fluff?

 

[Dave Westburg]

It was cottonwood fluff or some kind of seed pod from the trees. There was a sparse chironomid hatch but no fish taking. Tried to reach two other ponds nearby but was unable to find public access.

 

[Josh]

So much cottonwood in western WA these days.

Beauty pond!

 

[Greg Armstrong]

Well done Dave!
Love the rod/reel combo too.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

Really enjoyed the exploration. I love looking at maps and then putting myself there. Good stuff Dave!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

So much cottonwood in western WA these days.

Beauty pond!

You got that right Josh.....100’ dandelions! Pain in the ass on the water.

 

[Dave Westburg]

Well done Dave!
Love the rod/reel combo too.

That’s a 3” farlows grenaby reel.

 

[Dave Westburg]

Really enjoyed the exploration. I love looking at maps and then putting myself there. Good stuff Dave!View attachment 17021

Hurrah for Enos Bradner.