Little Lehigh, Lehigh County 5/22/11

Wharfrat

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Fished the Heritage Section from 2-7:30 . Overcast and air temp ranged from 64-70 degrees. I did not take the water temperature. The flow was higher than normal but somewhat clear. Midges, Cranefly's and a few Sulphers hatching. There were very few fish rising, and most looked like they were chasing emergers.

I landed 6 Rainbows and Browns between 11-14 inches on size #18 and #20 Pheasant tails, and one on a size #16 Walts Worm . Not a terrible day but I expected to see alot more top water action. I tied on a Sulpher and fished to the risers that i saw but no takers.

Can any of the LL regulars tell me if I was just a little early for the Sulphers ? Can we expect a much heavier hatch within the next few weeks ? I am off of work on Tuesday and I want to find some dry fly action in Southeast Pa . Any suggestions would be appreciated.


 
If you left at 7:30 then chances are you left to early. Gotta stay thru dark to really experience the best of the sulphur hatch.
 
Would you mind sharing the size (16, 18, 20?) and color (yellow, orange) for those of us longing to hit the hatch over the Mem Day Wknd?
 
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