White Clay Creek 6/25/2014

[Van_Cleaver]

Fished the Middle Branch in the preserve. I was looking at a job near Kennett and just happened to have my gear on board. Fished a couple hours starting at 11:30. Hot and humid with mixed clouds and a light breeze. Water was clear and 68 (at 11:30), I probably won't fish this section again till fall unless we get some freakish cool weather and ample rainfall. Walked all the way down to the swimming hole since I knew someone would disturb it. Lady started throwing a stick for her dog just after I fished through. Caddis pupa and ant was all I needed, and though the fish weren't killing it I brought ten or so to hand and lost a few more. Not bad for mid day fishing under those conditions. I was hiking back to my truck at 1:30; happy to have had a nice, quiet (no other anglers seen) experience. Oh, not much bug activity and only one riser seen.

 

[Paulson]

Checked it out today, they are on. Most have given up this time of year so it is a good time to get out on the stream. Plenty of risers in the evening but nothing I could encourage up top.

 

[Paulson]

....fished one hole today, spent a few hours on it. A few risers, not as many as yesterday evening. Not sure what they are rising to, I would guess gnats/midges. I was not able to provoke anything up top though. I managed one 11 inch bow off a 16 flashback PT. Felt good as I am getting back into the swing of things. Didnt get a temp, my apologies.