The Kern can be a tricky piece of water, every trip up there is a unique adventure for sure!
Due to recent rain/snow, the wild trout section above the bridge was too cold for fishing, hovering in the low 40's. We checked a few trusty spots on the 20 mile stretch heading back to Kernville. No luck. Water temps mid 40's.
Stopped in Kernville to visit our friends Guy and Kimberly Jeans, owners of the Kern River Fly Shop. Guy is a guide, and a great guy, who knows the river like no one else. With some intel in hand we headed down to the lower Kern, below Lake Isabella. We fished a nice pool right above a series of rapids. Wading can be sketchy on the Kern and this was one of those spots where you do not want to want to fall, trust me. Crossed the river right above the rapids, fast moving murky water, belly deep, and slick rocks. Made it across and fished the pool, maybe 40 yards long, from the far bank. Caught 8 fish between three of us, drifting nymphs was the ticket.
Another adventure at the Kern. Truck got stuck in sand, caught some fish, saw a great band and drank some great beer at Kern River Brewing with good friends. We will be back again and again!