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Lower Diamond Lake - Katie Burgert - Single Fish, Round Trip - 2022-06-24

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My ascent was slow due to deep snow drifts and boggy trail conditions (in addition to my lack of running prowess), but I assured myself I'd make up the time with a quick fish from the lake. When I arrived, however, it became immediately apparent that I would have to work for the fish, as they were not cruising the shelf. To get to the deep water where they were hanging out, I had to take off my shoes and barefoot-wade the icy water to reach a boulder near the edge of the shelf, where I was able to get a cast out to the middle. Three casts later and I had a beautiful brook trout. I hung around for a second fish as well, because I wanted to get my money's worth getting to the boulder! Once my feet thawed, I got my shoes back on and had a quick descent to the truck, where a Mama's Little Yella Pils was waiting for me to round out the FKF.