Pennsylvania Fly Fishing :: Forum

Re: Float tube regs [by RyanR]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:55:43 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Float tube regs
Quote:

sight_nymph_17109 wrote:
I have a launch permit but the boat isn't "registered". Like jdaddy said, there's no ID or hull # on my Scadden pontoon. Honestly, never heard of registering a pontoon. Trailer is registered in Maine.

For pontoon boat's the hull # is not "on" the boat itself but rather on the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin that comes with all new boats (or at least it's not anywhere on the boat that I've found yet.) On a hard boat the hull# is "stamped" on the boat, so its easier. The previous owner got it when he bought it new directly from Scadden(5 yrs ago) and gave it to us when we bought it from him. Registering and/or titling a pontoon boat is optional, but it can be done. The easiest way to get on the water is just with the launch permit. Registering and titling can supposedly help with theft issues and proof of ownership. T...

Re: Towanda? [by jjsjigs]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:54 -0000

Stream Locations:: Towanda?
When was this spill? I just fished Sugar and the Towanda the last 3 nights. Good fishing! Smallies galore!

Lehigh River Stocking Association Poker Tournament [by LRSABecker]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:35 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Lehigh River Stocking Association Poker Tournament
Hopefully this is the proper place for me to post this. I just wanted to let everybody know that we will be having a Texas Hold Em' Tournament on September 11th to benefit the Lehigh River Stocking Association. This Fundraiser will be held at Grouse Hall Rod and Gun Club in Ironton, 15 minutes from Allentown. If anybody needs directions I will be happy to provide them to you. Having this event will put a big boost in the amount of fish that go into the Lehigh in the Spring. Hope to see some of you out there and even if you can not make it I hope you can pass this along to your poker friends.

Thanks,
LRSABecker

Re: Flyrods [by Chaz]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:50:50 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Flyrods
A lot depends on the species of fish you plan to target. Echo makes a very nice rod for the price, however their rods are on the fast side and can cause casting problems for a beginner. But don't let that stop you from getting the best rod for the money.
Another good choice is Cabela's lst rods, they are excellent rods, a fairly fast, but may not have the casting issue you would with a stiffer rod.
Never used a Reddington or Fenwick, but my buddy as a very old Fenwick 5wt that he loves so you probably can't go wrong with a Fenwick.

Re: Forbes Forest fishing [by JackM]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:35:45 -0000

Stream Locations:: Forbes Forest fishing
Forbes Forest is actually loaded with brookie streams all along the Laurel and Chestnut Ridges. Is there a particular area you want to be in? Forbes is one of the several patchwork state forests, meaning it is not contiguous in all parts. From South to North, I'll throw out a few streams that are either in the forest or nearby: Quebec Run, Jones Mill Creek, Roaring Run, Falls Creek, Blue Hole Creek, Rasler Run, Camp Run, Shafer Run headwaters, Upper Indian Creek, Lynn Run, Mill Creek headwaters, Can't recall those above Ligonier.

Questions?

Re: Crooked Wood [by gulfgreyhound]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:20 -0000

Gear Talk:: Crooked Wood
Heat Gun?

Re: Tulpehocken Crk, Berks Co, DH section, 7/24/2010 [by afishinado]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:45:03 -0000

Stream Reports:: Tulpehocken Crk, Berks Co, DH section, 7/24/2010
Here it is:

(Click on "STROFT MONO" - the last one listed under "Others")

http://www.uniproducts.com/eng/produits.asp#

Similar in strength to Orivs SS:

http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?dir_id=758&subject=2202

Here's Rio:

http://www.rioproducts.com/product.php?recKey=55

I use Orvis SS & Mirage. It works well for me and gives me something to burn up my $25 off coupons. Rio is good stuff, but no coupons!

Re: Looking for a loooong nymphng rod... [by Heritage-Angler]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:46:38 -0000

Gear Talk:: Looking for a loooong nymphng rod...
wetnet - Just an FYI...

That Streamflex rod that jdaddy is offering for $200 is the exact same model rod that Scott Nellins from the UK team used back in 2007. I got to try Scott's, and it was terrific!

$200 for that rod is a very fair price, and I know jdaddy - I'll vouch for him (not that he needs it).

If I didn't already have my Sage 99 4wt, I'd be all over that deal if you didn't want it.

Re: Stocktoberfest Tee Shirts [by bikerfish]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:42 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Stocktoberfest Tee Shirts
that picture is awesome!

The two recent freshwater oil spills-Terro.......???? [by Brownout]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:27:40 -0000

Conservation:: The two recent freshwater oil spills-Terro.......????
Two oil spills in freshwater recently. One of 200, 000 gallons that could end up in the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Great Salt Lake, 37th largest lake on earth. Then 800,000 gallons of oil into Kalamazoo River which leads in Lake Michigan.

800k is a pretty big spill. So......anyone think this is some guys who realized the best and perhaps easiest way to screw with the US is to just start cracking open their energy pipes. Pollutes air, water, and land, and undermines the economy. Thoughts?

Re: Walleye On the Fly?? [by Brownout]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:12:54 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Walleye On the Fly??
^ Very nice one. Any stats? As was mentioned before, colder months produce well, during the day and at night. Before sunset and around 11pm-2am are when the beast females come out in the late fall. They love rock bass. When the water is low and hot, I rarely catch them. As the water levels rise in the fall and winter they move into smaller branches of the rivers that may have been too shallow to fish in the summer.

They will come up to the surface for a streamer, but I don't think they really like that approach. In the famous Precision Trolling for Walleye Book most of all those fish liked to come up to the reef runners/rapalas, etc from the depths. They like twister tails or power grubs to be swimming. That is when you reel a grub with a consistent retrieve and not jig it. Attempt to swim it in various depths of the water column; they will stop it dead, when they hit. Some will nip the tail and they will come back ag...

Re: Outfitter suggestions...? Good fishing getaway...? [by sight_nymph_17109]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:47:54 -0000

Stream Locations:: Outfitter suggestions...? Good fishing getaway...?
Is Red House 1 mile up river from Balls Eddy?

Re: No question, just wanted to brag about my find.... [by sight_nymph_17109]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:41:38 -0000

Gear Talk:: No question, just wanted to brag about my find....
I talked to Rachel in the shop and she said quite a few of the vexis have been returned. I also read a review on the reel that stated the fit and finish were so good that one grain of sand caused the spool to lock up. They are using some type of ceramic and delrin drag system that is new and may not be perfected yet. I got the Galvan from Silver Crk Fly Shop and he also had sold the vexis and had clients that had issues with the reel.

The one Wayne had was loaded w/ SA GPX line. $325 reel with $69 line for $232 was hard to pass up but I got cold feet. My understanding is that Galvans are all but bullet proof. I'm not too sure of the drag on the OB model because it's different than the Torque and Rush models. Very simple looking, super durable, great reviews and lifetime warranty.

Re: Valley Creek Today [by skiltonian]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:11:03 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: Valley Creek Today
I pee faster than 18cfs....

Re: inflatable pontoon boats [by BrandonMH]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:45:20 -0000

Gear Talk:: inflatable pontoon boats
Going down there for vacation in Sept. Man, do I need a vacation. Got so much work to do both at work and home, haven't really taken any vacation yet this year, just one day.

Re: Pine Creek In Mid to Late August [by troutbert]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:19:08 -0000

Stream Locations:: Pine Creek In Mid to Late August
I've had some decent smallmouth fishing there in the summer. In August it's typically much too warm for trout.

Lots of smaller streams in the watershed that have wild trout, though. If you get some rain those should be good.

Re: 88 Days to go dont laugh!..lol.. [by gribble]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:25:51 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: 88 Days to go dont laugh!..lol..
Well Gents thanks for all the tips, and information! I have been steelheading for only 16 years, and I used to fish PA back in the late 90�s. The experience of fishing the Alley is not what it used to be! I have turned my back on lot of the fishing for steelhead in the Great Lakes Region over the past several years. I used to fish for those pelletheads from September to May. I appreciate the heads up about going to Erie. I primarily fish Lake Ontario tribs that are off the beaten path. Sure I go fishless in many trips, but I don�t fish around many ppl anymore. I will be traveling to your part of the state for trout, and no matter what happens with the weather we will be there. I�m traveling with a good ole friend of mine that used to participate in trail care for PA. I will be happy just hooking a trout a day while I�m there. I hope we get to use our pontoon boats while we are there. I know the weather can be a fickle...

Re: a rod building question [by JackM]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:18:24 -0000

PaFlyFish General Forum:: a rod building question
Pictures when it's done.

Re: Surf Fishing [by snuffysmith]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:51:54 -0000

Warm Water Fly-Fishing:: Surf Fishing
I use a 350 grain sink tip setup on the beach and back bays. easy to find all companys make them or go to a shooting line setup with different weight heads. not hard to cast either. best way to fish inlets is a sink tip. best way to get fluke is a sinktip and a white/chartreuse clouser with salt and pepper flash-a-bou.

Falling Springs Branch, Franklin Co., 7/24/2010 [by Nathanx]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:59:24 -0000

Stream Reports:: Falling Springs Branch, Franklin Co., 7/24/2010
Arrived at 6AM at Falling Springs Branch Heritage Section. First time visiting the stream. Was hoping to see some rising fish during the Trico activity - very limited activity. It was 78 degrees outside when we left Lancaster at 4:30, and was quickly in the 80's when we arrived at the stream around 6.

The water was clear and cold - 58 degrees. The tricos were out and about but no fish rising to the activity. We got skunked and left around 10AM.

Met some other guys on the stream that had not been there since the 80's. They reported that it was great to see the stream in such great shape and that alot of work had been done to improve the stream since that time. They reported zero fish caught and limited activity as well.

Beautiful stream - hope to be back there sometime soon when it cools down a bit - maybe that will help...