Laurel Hill Creek and Youghiogheny River Jan. 28th

[Acristickid]

Curious for a new destination; thought I would try Laurel Hill Creek today. (Laurel Highlands- Somerset/Fayette Co.) I had not been there in 2 years.

Well, the creek was totally frozen over (not a real surprise for the mountains) and the road getting there was completely snow covered and should not be traveled unless you have 4wd. (I did'nt and it was borderline stupid) I think it will take some time before the creek is fishable again.

So the backup plan was to head the 15 miles or so to the Yough outflow. The release was about 1000 today. A little high but fishable. The fishing was good today. Caught many good sized stocker rainbows and smallish palomino trout (my first). All were caught on BHPT size 16. I did'nt even bother trying anything else since it was working. It might have gotten to 40 degrees but the sun was nice and warm with little or no wind.

Maybe a half dozen other guys out as well. Good day.

 

[albatross]

Glad you got into the fish Paul. Looks like a real winter wonderland there in the park. The fishing was easier on Laurel Hill in mid December when I was there last.

How were you fishing those PTs? Bumping the bottom will get a bunch of green snot there below the dam. Were you just suspending them in the water column?

 

[Acristickid]

I would like to say they were great controlled drifts but that would be a lie. Had many episodes of cleaning the gunk off of the dropper fly. I had about 10 to 15 inches between flies with anywhere from 2 to 4 splitshot to dredge the deeper spots. (with indicator)

Saw a few of the stunned baitfish floating around. I will try the scuplin pattern there next.