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Van_Cleaver
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- May 11, 2007
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While I am happy to see the increase in Special regs. areas, since they provide more protection for the trout; I wonder if a lot of fly fishermen are missing out on good fishing on the same streams. I grew up fishing Pickering, French, White Clay, the Brandywine, and more recently since I moved to Del Co., Ridley Creek. Despite the fact that all have AODH, or FFO sections, there is one striking similarity. They all offer good to excellent trout fishing in the open sections, as well. This time of year will mark a dramatic drop in pressure by the general public, while the regs areas will continue to concentrate the crowd in a small area. Often areas a short distance away, will afford excellent fishing for fish that are less conditioned by the daily showing of flies. These days I find myself doing more exploring, and spending less and less time in the Special Regs, areas. I think fishermen new to the fly fishing game, in particular would benefit by fishing over easier trout. They did manage to escape the meat hunters, so they have something going for them, after all. Anyhow, good fishing to all; hope you find some new and interesting spots.