John Harper
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Arroyo San Rafael/Mike's Sky Rancho
Headed to MSR April 10-12 looking to flyfish and hopefully catch and release a few small baja Nelson trout. Not looking for trophy
fish, just a couple to satisfy a goal. Has anyone been there in recent times? I'd love a little info, but I can probably find small fish or two on my
own if necessary. Hoping to go into La Grulla this summer, but that's another day.
I've got an INEGI topo and frequently fish backcountry creeks here in San Diego/San Bernardino counties and the Western/Eastern Sierra as well. I am
an experienced backcountry "leave not trace" hiker as well. You can PM me. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I always pick up any trash I find
in our backcountry lands.
John
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A couple creeks got fish. The creek on mikes, and the one on or just east of meling ranch. I would choose meling ranch of the 2.
meling can horse-pack you into la grulla or encentada, or you can hike (there is year round water)
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Looking forward to your photos.
With the extra rain this season, I hope they managed to stay up high and not flushed below any waterfalls.
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | A couple creeks got fish. The creek on mikes, and the one on or just east of meling ranch. I would choose meling ranch of the 2.
meling can horse-pack you into la grulla or encentada, or you can hike (there is year round water) |
I called Meling, they don't guide in anymore, at least last November when I called them. If i'm wrong let me know, I can change plans or make another
trip to that area. I talked to Mr. Greg Shoeb (used to guide in there Coyote Meling/Meling?) a couple weeks ago and he told me that a family dispute
closed off the area for now. I may hike in with him this summer to La Grulla.
Thank you all. I will treat any fish gently and release quickly, barbless hooks of course! Since the Owens River is flood stage, this will be a
great alternate trip to the "real" Southern Sierra. Really stoked to go!
John
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When you get to Mikes Sky Ranch talk to Mike Jr as to where to go.
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Please do a trip report when after you take your trip!
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| Quote: Originally posted by John Harper | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | A couple creeks got fish. The creek on mikes, and the one on or just east of meling ranch. I would choose meling ranch of the 2.
meling can horse-pack you into la grulla or encentada, or you can hike (there is year round water) |
I called Meling, they don't guide in anymore, at least last November when I called them. If i'm wrong let me know, I can change plans or make another
trip to that area. I talked to Mr. Greg Shoeb (used to guide in there Coyote Meling/Meling?) a couple weeks ago and he told me that a family dispute
closed off the area for now.
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That's too bad, the ranch was famous for guiding. Sorry to hear things fell apart. Is the ranch just open for lodging?
Are there fish in la Grulla? I thought all the fishing was down lower.
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John Harper
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What Mr. Shoeb told me was that there were fish at La Grulla. He mentioned making a bp trip into the area and I hope to go along. Not sure the
status of any guide trips from Meling. I guess I probably should give them another call and see if I can coax someone into a trip.
Thanks for all the help, and I definitely will post up a TR upon return.
John
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| Quote: Originally posted by John Harper | What Mr. Shoeb told me was that there were fish at La Grulla. He mentioned making a bp trip into the area and I hope to go along. Not sure the
status of any guide trips from Meling. I guess I probably should give them another call and see if I can coax someone into a trip.
Thanks for all the help, and I definitely will post up a TR upon return.
John |
Surely one of the cowboys around there could be convinced if the price was right.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by ehall | | Quote: Originally posted by John Harper | What Mr. Shoeb told me was that there were fish at La Grulla. He mentioned making a bp trip into the area and I hope to go along. Not sure the
status of any guide trips from Meling. I guess I probably should give them another call and see if I can coax someone into a trip.
Thanks for all the help, and I definitely will post up a TR upon return.
John |
Surely one of the cowboys around there could be convinced if the price was right. |
Yes, that's what I figured.
John
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