Another Econlockhatchee Fishing Report
Thanks for reading another Econlockhatchee fishing report. We’re early this week because I’ll be on the road.
Not a dragonfly, a black swallowtail works pickerelweed blossoms.
Sunday morning found me at Orlando Wetlands Park to chase dragonflies with a camera. Although the website says they open at 0800, the sign on the gate says they open at sunrise. In case you want to get there for the morning light. Anyway, there were loads of dragonflies.
Needham’s skimmer, male.
Needham’s skimmer, female. Viva le difference!
Four-spotted pennant, male.
Last one, four spotted pennant, female.
Memorial Day I did what I usually do- stayed home and hid. The plan worked perfectly.
Tuesday morning Susan dropped me, a fly rod, a camera, and the kayak off at the Econ, a little after 0800. The gauge read 1.9 feet. I mostly just floated and enjoyed the day, doing lots of wading, catching a few bass (no big ones) on a mouse fly, and taking pictures, until 1300. Then, supposed to meet Susan at 1500, I paddled like I meant it, for two-and-a-half hours. I was a little late…
Ebony jeweling, female. Didn’t see any males.
Wednesday I dropped myself off at the Econ, same kit as the previous day. I only took a few pictures though, mostly spending my time fly fishing. I lost the mouse in a bush, lost another surface fly on a strike, had a popper body come off the hook (need to talk to my fly tyer about that), and tried a streamer for a while.
The disintegrating popper. Next fish blew it up.
The streamer was tied for the Ocala trip, was supposed to imitate a golden shiner. I don’t think it looked at all like a shiner. Neither did some of the bass I saw follow it without taking.
The “golden shiner” electric sushi streamer.
But quite a few bass (no big ones) did take it, and the redbellies loved it. You wouldn’t think a redbelly could get a size 1 hook in its mouth, but there ya go.
Amazing cypress tree, probably the most unusual one on the river.
Buttonbush blossom. Smells the roses!
Thursday (as I write this) I ran errands and packed. I’ll be off in the morning, going to chase some trout with Tammy. I’m not a good trout fisherman, but I am bringing some camera gear.
That’s the early another Econlockhatchee Fishing report. Thanks for reading!
Every day is a blessing. Don’t waste it- Go fishing! Go paddling! Ride a bike! Stay active!
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