East vs West Trout Fishing

[PennKev]

Locally, the only fly shop that isn't overly yuppified is TCO. Good guys working there too.

Uh, that's probably the shop they are referring to as "yuppified."

However, I'm with you. I like TCO. I prefer a business that actually stocks what I want/need over one with "character."

 

[troutbert]

There's also a creek behind BassPro in Paxton, complete with a "five senses garden."

It's called Spring Creek. I've caught wild browns in there. It shows how resilient limestone spring creeks can be.

 

[6xAdams(Jones)]

It's called Spring Creek. I've caught wild browns in there. It shows how resilient limestone spring creeks can be.

My son who now lives in the area calls it "not THAT Spring Creek."

 

[DO_inthewoods]

Theres a fly shop back home on the farmington river in ct where i grew up it got yuppified too.. was just there last weekend and wasnt like it used to be. Felt out of place fishing alongside other anglers wearin hip waders and a vest. But they kept looking over at me while i released yet another trout.. while tgey were beating the water to a froth with there 1000 dollar rods n expensive reels. I loved it lol lol

I was driving back from Hartford and stopped at The Angler's Den on the NY/CT

Very chill shop and nice guys. They even opened up some tying to materials to let me try on a vise prior to buying.

 

[DO_inthewoods]

Uh, that's probably the shop they are referring to as "yuppified."

However, I'm with you. I like TCO. I prefer a business that actually stocks what I want/need over one with "character."

I have only been to two of their shops. Bryn Mawr is definitely yuppied (not surprising) and I have had mixed interactions with staff. Sinking Spring is pretty chill and their new crew they have trained up the past few years has been doing well. I will be moving to central PA next year so i will be frequenting Boiling Springs.

 

[Swattie87]

East Coast representin’ brah.

Edit: I also run a vanity NJ tag up front even though my vehicle is registered in PA.

 

[rustbeltwilds]

East Coast representin’ brah.

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Edit: I also run a vanity NJ tag up front even though my vehicle is registered in PA.

New jersey lol 🤪🤪

 

[jifigz]

There's also a creek behind BassPro in Paxton, complete with a "five senses garden."

I've fished it. It's not too shabby!

 

[6xAdams(Jones)]

I've fished it. It's not too shabby!

It is a nice creek for the location. I've only walked along it and spotted a few feeding trout. My son "found it" and has fished there a few times with some success.

 

[GoldenRfly]

It is a nice creek for the location. I've only walked along it and spotted a few feeding trout. My son "found it" and has fished there a few times with some success.

Been meaning to try that one out for a while. I’ll pencil it in for March when stocking prevents stream access elsewhere.

 

[Sylvaneous]

I wish Eastern fly shops were still as he described, but unfortunately, they're all yuppified now.

I don't see "Yuppi-fied" I see them more "Dude-ified". Flat-brimmed Howler Bros. hats and chasing muskies with 8 inch Game Changers with a You Tube channel is very much Dude, in my lingo. Yuppi-fied is more Spring Ridge Club and Land Cruisers sans 'content'.

 

[JG63]

I have no idea what that video is about.

It’s strictly a comedy video channel poking good fun at our ridiculous sport and what it has become these days - he’s pretty entertaining if you don’t take it personally - he’s obviously not from “‘round here” cuz he doesn’t mention boom boom sauce when razzing Sheetz 😬

 

[JG63]

Been meaning to try that one out for a while. I’ll pencil it in for March when stocking prevents stream access elsewhere.

Pack at least a .380 - though a Glock 19 in .40SW would be more appropriate - maybe do some
dry fire draw training while wearing your vest/pack setup to achieve proper muscle memory - be prepared for threat forces using your 6 as an avenue of approach - bounding overwatch tactics are effective too if you have a couple buddies along - leave the Nikon at home and trust your phone camera

 

[GoldenRfly]

My wife said “go in the day time,” but she likes your advice better. 🤣

 

[tomgamber]

It’s strictly a comedy video channel poking good fun at our ridiculous sport and what it has become these days - he’s pretty entertaining if you don’t take it personally - he’s obviously not from “‘round here” cuz he doesn’t mention boom boom sauce when razzing Sheetz 😬

Thanks captain obvious.

 

[nymphingmaniac]

it's funny. I liked the description go fly shop worker

 

[redietz]

I don't see "Yuppi-fied" I see them more "Dude-ified". Flat-brimmed Howler Bros. hats and chasing muskies with 8 inch Game Changers with a You Tube channel is very much Dude, in my lingo. Yuppi-fied is more Spring Ridge Club and Land Cruisers sans 'content'.

As far as I'm concerned, if it has carpets on the floor, it's yuppified.

 

[TroutHunter814]

I liked it!
I’ve never been out West, but I can certainly relate to the story he tells. Lol

 

[JG63]

I wish Eastern fly shops were still as he described, but unfortunately, they're all yuppified now.

I think the Kettle Creek Fly Shop was the inspiration for this video's reference. 🙂

Reminded me of Herb, back in the Cold Spring Anglers days 😬

 

[afishinado]

Uh, that's probably the shop they are referring to as "yuppified."

However, I'm with you. I like TCO. I prefer a business that actually stocks what I want/need over one with "character."

+1 ^

I ignore "the vibe" I get from a fly shop but rather appreciate "the stuff" they stock for FFing.