FS Digest

(fly fishing)
I’m a well seasoned bass angler but switching it up to trout is a whole new ball game. Any tips on what to look for when approaching a stream? (I.e location, bends, laydowns, currents)

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by mudsoda

FS Digest

Careful w some of streams out east here..Most all are not spring fed and have some pretty high temps as of late. They're coming down with the cooling weather and earlier sunset, but they're still pretty warm for trout.

Where about in 'Eastern PA' are you looking?

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by dahuii22

FS Digest

I been up around the tully (Tulpehocken) and I’ve been to the Wissahickon a few times thru out the week I have been conscious of the water temps I usually go out in the evenings and try to get as far up stream as possible just can’t seem to land a trout man I know I’m doing something wrong

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by mudsoda

FS Digest

I'd switch it up and throw nymphs (and even mops) at the Tully in the early morning hours. Find shade and small cuts/seams if the water's low.

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by dahuii22

FS Digest

Just like with bass, structure is useful, but trout will also sit facing upstream in the middle of nothing. If there is a small plunge pool or waterfall, drop your fly right in the foam...if you can cast above it so your fly goes over the falls, that's even better. Trout don't mind moving water; and riffle with a foot of water can hold fish (6" of water even, for brookies in small streams). You will have better luck casting dries and nymphs upstream, swinging wets and streamers downstream; pulling straight across the current rarely produces in my experience, too much drag. For the most part you are trying to get a dead drift, line mending and slack management are key skills.

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by dwenius

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Tulpeho ken feeds off the outflow from Blue Marsh lake, so the water is cooler. Hares ear nymphs work well, for dries there is a green caddis that hatches there.