Jake, the shop’s nineteen-year-old wunderkind, and I took advantage of a rare, shared half day off last weekend and took off an adventure based upon out mutual tiredness of trout.
Sometimes you just need a change of pace.
So we loaded up two Diablo kayaks and made tracks to nearby Holter Lake. After hauling the boots by hand from the base of Holter Dam to the reservoir in 100-degree heat, we were both eyeing the lake waters with some appreciation. The carp had better be worth the effort.
A far corner of Holter is lined with clay cliffs and small shoals, creating basically a flats-type environment, perfect for the pursuit of the elusive carp. We paddled along, trying several small bays and sight fishing for the bottom-feeding fish.
Suffice to say, the Diablos make for a killer sight fishing platform, and possibly an even better photography platform. You can’t be afraid of a little water, mud and sweat in these things.
Jake hooked into a few carp and, as the sun began to wane, we headed back out. After a good paddle and a weighted hike up and down the dam, we were both pretty exhausted and content.
It’s the little adventures that make it all worthwhile.
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So so cool. You are one adventuresome lady. Looks hot and miserable to me.