[pct-l] Pct preperation

[TBrokaw at montmush.com]

I'm just section hiking my way north a bit at a time.  So, not an expert 
at all.  But I have been fishing the Sierras for decades.  The Sierras in 
general offer some great trout fishing.  But the time required for the few 
calories obtained make this strictly an entertainment, not a substitute 
for your packed food.  Fish are generally small but fishing is good 
morning & evening during insect hatches that can be incredible but last 
only a few minutes.  Generally mid-day fishing is slow (but then you would 
be making miles).  Afternoons & evenings often have a stiff breeze making 
casting tough.  Bait fishing can be productive, but requires weights, 
bait, etc.- things that I would not want to carry.  If you really want to 
fish, I'd suggest a light weight pack rod (4-piece or telescoping) & small 
spinning reel with 4-6 lb test line.  Include a few spinners for casting 
in the lakes.  Trout will often hit a spinner during a hatch.  But you can 
also cast a fly by using a clear float (one float would be enough).  This 
simple set-up weighs just about a pound.  You can ship this to Kennedy 
Meadows (you won't find much fishing south of that).  That is also a good 
place to ship your bear canister.  California fishing regulations are very 
complex so you need to check the rules for every lake & stream in advance. 
 Sometimes only artificial lures with barbless hooks are allowed.  Some 
places are catch-&-release only.  Certain areas are closed altogether. And 
you would need a fishing licence for each state  Keep in mind that you may 
have little energy & little daylight at the end of a hiking day.  But it 
may be worth the fun & a few fresh trout dinners.  Oregon & Washington 
also have fishing opportunities.  But I don't think I would carry the gear 
for the entire PCT. 

Good Luck!  "Barista"

 
Tom Brokaw
Corporate Project Manager
Monterey Mushrooms
777 Maher Ct
Royal Oaks, CA 95076-9014
C: 831-535-2181
O: 831-274-5520



From:   Mike Garland <mikegarland1957 at icloud.com>
To:     <pct-l at backcountry.net>, 
Date:   01/07/2016 07:20 PM
Subject:        [pct-l] Pct preperation
Sent by:        Pct-L <pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net>




Looking for someone experienced in supplies needed to travel south to 
north. Where to get gear sent for high sierras, or to carry it from the 
start. Is a ice pick necessary, do I need rope, will there be fishing 
opportunity, thought about bringing line and hooks, what are good meals to 
bring? Many more questions but just got signed in trying to find good 
contacts

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