3wt7X
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Time Fished:
03:30- 0630pm
Weather:
Partly cloudy with periods of sun. Air temps in the mid 70s with little to no humidity.
Water:
It was pushing about 200 cfs. Water clarity was clear. I did not get a stream temp, but I was fishing the bank below the run, so it was plenty cold enough.
Hatches:
A little smattering of everything. Midges were pretty abundant. I saw some small tan caddis, which were more prevalent in the bushes than on the stream. I witnessed about a dozen nice sized 12-14 cahills. The fish would let them float 30 yards without touching them. Ants on the trees and small olives (size 20). No one hatch was heavy, but there were enough of them to have some fish looking up.
Results:
Overall, it was a good experience. It was the breeches on a nice weekend, so the stream was full of anglers. I would estimate there was someone about every 100 yards downstream of the run. I poked around several spots and found a nice stretch. I have been doing a lot more fly tying lately, and I had a batch of ants that I was determined to field test. I fished very slow working the far bank under the trees, with little results. There were a few fish rising, so I switched up to a dry dropper rig and started picking up fish pretty steady on both flies. I know it has been said before, but the breeches trout that commit to a dry are like lightning with their rise, so you better be paying attention and have quick reflexes.
Funny story, I was ambushed by a guy fishing a switch rod and carrying what appeared to be a centrepin as a back up rig. He sound like he was invading the beaches of Normandy, when he came crashing into the water. He was fishing fast and angry, he went around me then the next guy downstream, only to get frustrated with a group of kayakers, who were doing a great job of staying behind the anglers and being considerate. (The nerve of those yakers).
Highlight of the trip was the nice weather and the nice gentleman, Rick, who I chatted with at the end of the evening. Nice Rainbow again Rick, if you have the chance to read this. A bonus was a gorgeous 16 inch brook trout that ate my dropper. We do not get many stocked brook trout opportunities in Maryland, but this was a memorable one in PA.
03:30- 0630pm
Weather:
Partly cloudy with periods of sun. Air temps in the mid 70s with little to no humidity.
Water:
It was pushing about 200 cfs. Water clarity was clear. I did not get a stream temp, but I was fishing the bank below the run, so it was plenty cold enough.
Hatches:
A little smattering of everything. Midges were pretty abundant. I saw some small tan caddis, which were more prevalent in the bushes than on the stream. I witnessed about a dozen nice sized 12-14 cahills. The fish would let them float 30 yards without touching them. Ants on the trees and small olives (size 20). No one hatch was heavy, but there were enough of them to have some fish looking up.
Results:
Overall, it was a good experience. It was the breeches on a nice weekend, so the stream was full of anglers. I would estimate there was someone about every 100 yards downstream of the run. I poked around several spots and found a nice stretch. I have been doing a lot more fly tying lately, and I had a batch of ants that I was determined to field test. I fished very slow working the far bank under the trees, with little results. There were a few fish rising, so I switched up to a dry dropper rig and started picking up fish pretty steady on both flies. I know it has been said before, but the breeches trout that commit to a dry are like lightning with their rise, so you better be paying attention and have quick reflexes.
Funny story, I was ambushed by a guy fishing a switch rod and carrying what appeared to be a centrepin as a back up rig. He sound like he was invading the beaches of Normandy, when he came crashing into the water. He was fishing fast and angry, he went around me then the next guy downstream, only to get frustrated with a group of kayakers, who were doing a great job of staying behind the anglers and being considerate. (The nerve of those yakers).
Highlight of the trip was the nice weather and the nice gentleman, Rick, who I chatted with at the end of the evening. Nice Rainbow again Rick, if you have the chance to read this. A bonus was a gorgeous 16 inch brook trout that ate my dropper. We do not get many stocked brook trout opportunities in Maryland, but this was a memorable one in PA.
