Darby Creek Del Co. 5-16-2010

[Van_Cleaver]

Slipped out for a few before during more yard work with the wife; yes she did know. Water was clear, 61, and a little low (this stream seems to have less water than most Del Co. streams) Fished near the Lindberg bridge for the first time this season. Despite it being a post derby chebb fest, it was close to home, and I found some quiet spots. Also discovered a really pretty set of falls; a little higher than the ones at the top of the Ridley fly stretch.

First fish was an 18'' hog that I gave to a guy I knew for his neighbor, who was said to be in dire need. He took a size 18 ant

Caught and released several more, though way less fish than I'm used to, probably do to the general pressure. Not a lot of bug activity, mostly midges. Beautiful day, with temps in the mid to upper sixties.

 

[mute]

Looks like a nice spot. Nice hog too.

 

[Van_Cleaver]

There are a few good runs in the area that got dosed for the derby, and there is some nicer water below the old dam, but I just didn't have the time to explore it all today. I didn't fish the falls that thoroughly, and there were surely fish in there. I fouled a small brown on my little ant. There was a lot of water coming over, and it was nice and deep. Didn't want to spend the time fussing with more weight, etc. Nice view though; another shot: