Challenges and Changes

Challenges and Changes are what it is all about this week and last. A big shift has taken place with Bernie Keefe and myself.  I have shifted my entire fishing experience to the waters of Grand Lake. It is a cool place to fish with a variety of things to entertain ourselves with, with antique Chris Craft Boats, Bears on shore, oh and fish: Lake Trout of all sizes with most being 15"- 20", Rainbow 12" - 14", Brown trout from 12" to a few larger at 18". 

The challenge is that this is a shift form my standard lake trout bite at Lake Granby. I am loving it, it feels like practicing for a tournament. It will take a few more trips and experiments to create some additional comfort on my part. As I experience Grand Lake boy am I glad I use the Trokar hooks provided by Eagle Claw. After beginning to use these hooks a few years back I have the confidence that if the fish has the hook in his mouth he is in da boat.
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We are catching 8 to 10 fish in a day with a mixed bag of techniques. So far all of the clients to experience the lake with me have been really happy. Here are two testimonials from this weekend:

7-7-13 Bob C from Kentucky, " Steve was a great guide - took us to where the fish were. He was helpful with casting and jigging tips. Personable & lots of Fun."

7-8-13 Kerry H from Colorado, " I had a great time with my two young nephews!! Steve is a wonderful guide and great company."

The dark spot in the upper middle of the photo is a large male bear 
strolling along the shore.