Exciting and nerve racking, glad you made it back in. Stuffing the bow does not sound fun !

I kind of like the full colors but you always seem to surprise us, maybe a preview of ideas so we can decide

This weather/Super El Nino was predicted quite a while ago and everyone got pretty excited. I remember it happened back in the 80's as well and fish were in places that were not normal. I guess Mother Nature definitely is cyclical but at the same time very confusing. Hopefully the warm water sticks around for a while longer, I need to say I caught something other than a damn Bonito from this surge of warmth Just wondering what this latest storm we just had will do to add to the confusion. I know the Lobsters will be active, the rain always seems to stir them up and get them active. Good luck out there and just remember......There ain't nothing colder than yesterday's hot spot ! 

Glad you got the fuel problem dialed in and good to see steady reports of you getting back on the water, good stuff

You will have plenty of time to edit when the shoulder gets a makeover

Hopefully it goes well and you can get some cool YouTube videos up

Cheez was supposed to come out and we were going to fish today (Friday) but plans got jacked up, hopefully this storm passes fast and we can do a couple more trips before winter sets in 

Burn the gas and save the shoulder, I hate pain anymore as I get older

Cool footage coming soon, looking forward to it

I need to step up my game when it comes to The Cyclops footage

Nerve racking having fuel issues far from the Ramp, hopefully you have Boat US, well worth the money

Already some blood to show off

Glad you made it back, I'm sure it's something simple and you will be on the water again in no time

I'm in

Quote from: jrodda on September 28, 2026, 08:16:52 PMAlmost forgot about the truck bed buildout, looks sweet in action! Great fishing and scenery too, those lakes look awesome.

Diesel though 

Diesel was anywhere from 8 to 9 bucks a gallon up there

 Time for another trip to The Sierras, this time doing a trial run on my Camper Shell Build Out Got things organized and packed up on Tuesday and ready for the road on Wednesday morning.



Got on the 15 North early and was on my way with light traffic.


Pulled into camp around Noon and parked, my site was right next to Bishop Creek (50 feet away) so I grabbed my rod and made quick work 



My Sister was camped next to me and couldn't believe it, she had fished the spot for 3 days prior for the SKUNK   Since it was lunch time, I busted out the stove and made a couple hot dogs and Set up shop



I brought my Generator just in case it was too cloudy for my Solar Panels, never needed to use it, the solar panels kicked ass and kept my Power Station charged up the whole time


The next day I ventured up towards South Lake and fished a pond I like, saw hundreds of 8" trout and quite a few Bruisers in the mix but they had other plans     Oh well, I was just lucky to have the place to myself Chest Waders made it possible to walk out in the middle of the Beauty !




Friday we all went to Lake Sabrina (20 minutes from Camp) Had to navigate rocks with a bum knee, Sketchy to say the least, only ate it a couple times It was worth it


I ended up getting 3 in that spot with a 1/32 OZ Hookup Bait and my Brother in law got one on a Thomas Buoyant Lure
 

Breakfast was easy, a Custom McMuffin 




Time to hit the creek again and......Boom ! Such a cool spot 





Took a hike with my Sister and Bro in Law, gotta work the knee





Had an early Steak Dinner, caught a few more fish and called it a day.





Sunday I rolled out of there at 5:30 am, I'm sure everyone in Camp was thrilled to hear my Diesel fire up , Topped off my tank and was on the 395 South at 6:15 am and got home at Noon, great time ! Forgot to mention that Diesel was $8 a gallon   Hopefully the weather clears up and conditions get good so I can get The Cyclops wet again soon 
 

Looks like a fun project to get it dialed in to your liking. A little at a time and you will have your Dream Boat 

Wow, that Sub was close Maybe Max or Myles will catch one of your donated YT in the bay

As soon as I get back from The Sierras next week