A beautiful spring day in Central Pennsylvania on Penns Creek. After a long cold winter, it was a nice break to enjoy some time quality time on the stream. I went out with Rick Nyles and Sbecker in the morning for a full day on the stream.
Weather
Temps had been above average for several days in the mid 60's prior to our trip and no rain. On our day out it had gotten over 70. We had bright blue skies.
Water
Since it had not rained water levels had been coming down steady for several days and was at ~460 CFS. Ideal levels with the water very clear. Water temps ~ 60 degrees.
Hatches
When we first got on the stream we had several Hendrickson coming off in the slower water. They lasted through the morning and slowed down after lunch. I found a Red Quills coming up in the afternoon in a few of the island runs. Not a lot of caddis to speak of and just a few BWO that recall if any.
We had a really nice morning getting into a few fish right away on Hendrickson on top. That slowed down as sun was up mid-day. There was some good luck nymphing, but that was morning of morning thing too. The afternoon was a little less productive with the bright blue sky. Not real crowded, which was nice.
A really fun day.
Sbecker getting into one
Photo taken by Rick Nyles
Photo taken by Rick Nyles
Weather
Temps had been above average for several days in the mid 60's prior to our trip and no rain. On our day out it had gotten over 70. We had bright blue skies.
Water
Since it had not rained water levels had been coming down steady for several days and was at ~460 CFS. Ideal levels with the water very clear. Water temps ~ 60 degrees.
Hatches
When we first got on the stream we had several Hendrickson coming off in the slower water. They lasted through the morning and slowed down after lunch. I found a Red Quills coming up in the afternoon in a few of the island runs. Not a lot of caddis to speak of and just a few BWO that recall if any.
We had a really nice morning getting into a few fish right away on Hendrickson on top. That slowed down as sun was up mid-day. There was some good luck nymphing, but that was morning of morning thing too. The afternoon was a little less productive with the bright blue sky. Not real crowded, which was nice.
A really fun day.
Sbecker getting into one Photo taken by Rick NylesPhoto taken by Rick Nyles
