Got up early and fished a local body of water that was close by. I fished from 7am till 12 noon and the Rio bite was simply "OUTSTANDING"! Caught well over 30 very nice Rios between 9 and 11 inches in length. Saw some "HUGE" ones sitting on nest but could not get them to bite. I threw everything at em including the kitchen sink with no results. I know now how they got so big. All fish were caught using worms with both float and bottom techniques being used. The water was clear with good current. Several nice Redbreast in the 8 inch range and some small Bluegill rounded out the catch. Outstanding Rio action on the ultra light. It just don't get any better.

Banker that is great! Looks like you hammered em'!

Thanks "CK"! The Rio action is really picking up. It is only going to get better. The Creeks and Rivers are alive and well.

"Caught well over 30 very nice Rios between 9 and 11 inches in length. Saw some "HUGE" ones sitting on nest but could not get them to bite."....
I'm new to this but I thought 9-11" WERE huge ones.
Great job buddy.Go give'em hell again!

Thanks "Catfish-hunter" for the reply! The ones I saw on nest that would not bite if your life depended on it were at least between 12 and 14 inches. They were "HUGE"! Kind of reminded me when Mike "USMC_GY" and I saw that monster Rio on the San Marcos River two years ago. That one had to be at least 14". We spent three solid hours trying to get it to bite.

Wow!That's amazing! Goodluck!

Once Mid July rolls around and they are off of the nest they become very active looking for food before the fall and winter sets in. You usually get the 10 plus inch fish from Mid July till early October or before the first cold front arrives.

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Those are gorgeous fish. How are they as table fare ? As good as gills ?

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Wtg banker.. l love those rio pics..

Nice catching, banker. I'd like to get one of those on my Tenkara fly rod. One of these days, I'll make it to your neck of the woods.

Bob9

Nice output banker .. thank you for sharing those pics

Thanks guys for the replies. Chris: First of all it was great meeting you and your wife while fishing for those Cally Cats. Keep in touch.

As for the Rios being good table fare they are fantastic. They are easy to fillet and are great either fried,baked,or grilled.

The Rio fishing is only going to get better as the summer goes by. I know several fly anglers who nail em on a regular basis while fishing some of the area creeks.

Good stuff Chuck, another nice report from you.

Thanks Andrew for the reply! If you can make it down the Rios will not be hard to find.