Shooting Strawberry In The Rain

Went to Strawberry today to shoot video at scenic points around the reservoir. It was a fun trip and we got some good stuff. We fished for a few minutes but didn't catch anything to brag about. Little fish.

I almost didn't go, fearing the weather would not cooperative. It was windy and rainy at my home in Springville and I figured it would almost certainly be worse there. But the reservoir was gorgeous, with storm clouds blowing across, raindrops falling occasionally, sunlight penetrating clouds, a rainbow, all set against a backdrop of golden aspen and deep, green pines.

I only took a few still photos and I present one of the better images at top right.

I'm making a short video presentation about Strawberry. About all kinds of recreation in the area, not just fishing. Fishing is a big part, of course, but I also need ATV riding, snowmobiling, horseback riding - all the major fun activities you can do in that area.

I still need to get some shots of big fish - that is certainly a very important aspect of Strawberry. I'll probably head up in a few days, if the weather cooperates, and do my best to put people on big fish.

I usually do well at the big reservoir. I know people who do far better, who go up every week and know the reservoir like the back of their hand. I go up 3-4 times a year - there are just too many other great places and so I spread myself too thin to become expert on any one.

Actually, what I need to do is take someone who has zeroed in on big fish, and who looks good in front of the camera. I'm much more comfortable behind the camera, so even if I hook a big one I'll want to let someone else land it for the video.

Do any of you readers want to volunteer to catch a big fish on-camera?

- Dave