Trout Fishing in America (Part 2)

Lake Sabrina, California


We get up early because our boat reservation is at 7 AM. Lake Sabrina is about a mile long at an elevation of 10,000 feet. As you run up the mountain, the outside air temperature drops about 4 degrees F. for every thousand feet in elevation gain.


The fishing is disappointing. I only catch one trout again, but it's still a nice way to spend a morning.




Our friends from Sarasota, George and Danielle, are parked next to us when we return from our afternoon exploration of another nearby mountain canyon. We had talked of possibly meeting somewhere in this area, but it was easier than we thought it would be.

Trout Fishing in America (part 1)

Lake Sabrina, California

Our next door neighbors are Steve and Carol. Steve gives me some pointers about bait and tackle. Steve worked in the movie industry for a long time. Now he flies small airplanes and grows almonds and walnuts.

We run into Steve and Carol fishing up at Lake Sabrina. Both the Carols retreat to the small lodge to talk and drink wine. I catch a nice size trout immediately, but that's it for the day.


Today Mrs. Phred and I will rent a small boat and try again. This time I will remember to bring a knife and my camera. You need a knife to cut line and retie your rig.

Steve fished all day and ended up with a nice stringer of fish. He gave us some of his fish for dinner. We share some Sam Adam's beers and conversation in the evening.

The two bicyclists we met in the Texas desert have now reached San Diego. I get a comment from Susan (Guy's wife, Redding's mother) asking for pictures. I sent her six pictures by e-mail.