les,
Actually the trico hatch is what prompted my post... I spent a frustrating morning last week fishing long casts, on 7x tippet, with black size 26 trico spinners to 12 inch browns. Actually, it was a singular morning - one brown. When it was all done, I thought, am I really this nuts? There's plenty of other fishing without driving too far... but not for trout. Considering I was back the next morning, I suppose the answer is yes.
The fish here in south central Pa. will be too stressed out. Therefore, I will work O.T. in a very hot warehouse. Perhaps I will sneak out for a little night action for walleyes.
Ambient air temps are supposed to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit here on Monday with heat indices in the 105 range.
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Eric "nighthawk"
American veteran and proud of it!
iso,
Now I understand the root of your problem. Years ago I used to fish the trico hatch on the Little Leigh and like you I was always frustrated. Some guys like fishing it but, with so many natuals on the creek, my fly would get lost among the thousands of naturals. Do you have any class A trout streams near you with brookies? I had one of my best fishing days this year TODAY on a class A stream. Granted the fish are small but the water will be cool and the trout active if it supports a wild population of brookies.
Scott
what Les said....LOL right down to eyeball crossing....I also have the big limestoner to hit if I really need a trout fix....But the smallmouth fishing there can be to good for words also...
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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best
Everyone wants to excel in this sport but at the same time we let traditionalists place restrictions on our tactics, methods, and ideas. I always assumed that fly fishing was a sport that allowed imagination, creation, adaptation, investigation, dedication, education, revelation? : Fox Statler, On Spinners (Not the dainty Dry Fly kind) "Spinner'd Minner Fly"
"Wish ya great fishing"
Bill
Wish ya great fishing,Bill
Once the temps climb, there are many streams which just should not be fished. Take the time to read, No Fishing here: [url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/eotg/eotg79.html:b5531]http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/eotg/eotg79.html[/url:b5531]
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LadyFisher, Publisher of
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I fished the headwaters today of a class A wild trout stream with a thick tree canopy. Air temp. 92 degrees, water temp. 63. Water flow high for this time time of year due to the massive amounts of rain 2 weeks ago. Fishing excellent!
I most always carry a stream thermometer and check the water temperture. Partly because I'm a dork and like to know such info. But hey, a stream thermomerter takes up very little space and doesn't add much to the weight of your vest.
I also have a vested interest in this stream since I've never seen anyone else fish it (although I know others do) so I feel like I'm it's sole caretaker and having such a fondness for it, I for one hope for the christ of me, that every fish I release will be in the stream and in good health the next time I fish it.
Thanks LF for reminding us of the importance of water temp. and stress on fish!
Scott
I was in NE PA this past week and fished a few creeks in a State Park. The creeks were covered with a canopy of trees and the water was very cool. Don't know the temperatures of the water but they were cold.
Also the temps were not in the high 90's.
Now that I am back in CA, I will try to go up north(3+ hours away) where the rivers/streams run cold from the snowmelt. As a matter of fact, some of the Northern waters are just settling down to fishable conditions.
Otherwise I like to hit the warm water fisheries.
Also while in PA, I fished a private lake we were staying on and caught a lot of largemouth and huge bluegills.
Regardless where and what we fish for,let's all make sure that we enjoy the trip and be thankful for having had the opportunity to be out in nature.
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