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The West Branch at Riverton,Ct. 11/18/09 = gage ht 4.16,
discharge ft 3/s 268, Clear and Cold
(Description added on 11/18/2009 at 2:20 AM by Louis Malaussena)
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The Smith River, near Bassett, VA, is a Tailwater fishery that runs off the dam at Lake Philpott. This river is a premier fishing location in Virginia boasting a self sustaining population of Brown Trout and trophy sized fish. There is a Special Regulations section that runs for three miles south of the Phillpot Rd Bridge. Water temperatures stay near 56 degrees year round. The river is subject to fluctuations in flow and anglers are smart to call the Army Corps of Engineers prior to planning a trip for the generation schedule. (276) 629-2432 is the number for the automated message. The trout are smart and the area receives some pressure but the rewards are worth the trip.
(Description added on 11/17/2009 at 7:33 PM by Les Lambeth)
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Fished the south branch this afternoon. Water was low and not sure about water temp, lost my thermometer. No bugs coming off. Did pick up five nice bows on beaded nymphs and missed more.
(Description added on 11/14/2009 at 5:03 PM by Ardie Loncosky)
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Wheeling Creek runs north then west from the Pennsylania line west of Waynesburgh, PA. Heavily stocked on both the PA and WV, Wheeling Creek has through the years produced many state record trout. The reservoir at Majorsville (south of Dallas Pike) is a quite productive productive in the tailwaters.
(Description added on 11/05/2009 at 7:55 PM by Jeff Ryan)
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One of the most picturesque small streams in North Central WV. The Big Sandy feeds into the Cheat River at Bull Run (Masontown, WV.) The Big Sandy runs southwest from the Pennsylvania Line to Preston County. Summer water levels are questionable, but the rains of spring and fall offer some great fishing. Smallmouth, Rockbass, Brooke, and stocked Rainbows are all present.
(Description added on 11/05/2009 at 7:40 PM by Jeff Ryan)
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Buffalo Bayou is a large slow moving body of water that cuts through Houston and eventually flows in the Gulf of Mexico. It gives us local fly fisherman miles of freshwater to target bass, panfish, carp, gar and several other types of non-native species such as talipia. Access in only available through "public parks" such as Terry Hershey Park which is West of Houston by Highway 6 and Buffalo Bayou Park which passes close to downtown close to Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway. You can easily find these parks with a Google search. Public parking is clearly marked and is frequently patrolled by local constables but you still need to exercise caution as you would in any major urban city to protect yourself. Also you will want be alert to the fact that there are snakes and alligators in our bayous.
It is not recommended that you wade or float-tube this body of water! Why? Not only because of the potentially hazardous wildlife, but also the waterway may have hazardous debris. The water quality, while once at a low-point in the ealy 1970's has been dramatically improved and efforts are continuing today to improve this historic and important bayou.
The water clarity most of the time ranges from a greenish-opaque with 2-3 feet of visibility to very muddy depending on how much rain-flow we have. There are a few areas and times when you find patches of clearer water especially in the shallower areas.
Dark colored fly patterns seems to work best in brown, black, orange and red. Also patterns with bulk, rattles or designed to push water seem to work well. For example a dark olive seducer with a bushy hackle collar has worked well for bass. Both the Grass Carp and Commond Carp seem to prefer the dark brown colors without any flash. So if you use small brown wolly buggers use a dull-brass colored bedhead. This same fly also work well for all the panfish including the talapia which will hit flies out of aggression to protect their nest area. Gar? You can catch these toothy critters with just about any fly however hooking up may be a problem. Solution? You add a trailing "stinger" hook to your fly or use a long floss body that get those fibers into their fine rows of sharp teeth! Either way has worked for me. The closer you fish the bottom, do not be surprised if you hook a catfish..a common fish in our bayous here. Finally, if you are lucky, you might catch a bowfish (aka "grinnel") which is considered a prehistoric fish with some awesome teeth so be careful when handling. Otherwise, this fish offers a great fight on a fly-rod and will most fish fly patters.
One final note, while our bayous are not considering as pristine as a Colorado trout streams and nor do they even attempt to be, they are the "essence" of our bayou-based waterways and offer a chance at a wide array of freshwater fish in the heart of our city. Sloppy casts and poor presentations are also not welcome by our local species here. Tight loops into small pockets of vegetation may be required of you and you also may find yourself kneeling down to make a pinpoint presentation to skittish carp. Either way, good fly casting will make this local waterway a great place enjoy many species of fish! If you need a local guide who knows these water well, please contact me and I will introduce you to him. 210-414-7418, Robert L.
(Description added on 10/28/2009 at 1:45 PM by Robert Logan)
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Mason Creek begins just North of Interstate 10 West of Katy, Texas and winds Southward under Mason Road, Under I-10 and continue to weave over Westgreen Ave and Fry Road...eventually into George Bush Park and finally Buffalo Bayou. This suburban creek provides excellent opportunities for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Gar, Bowfins, Catfish, Grass Carp, German Carp, Buffalo Carp, Rio Grande Perch and all sorts of sunfish species to name a few. Even Talipia and Freshwater drum have been taken with a fly in this creek! Recommended equipment for the panfish and crappie = 8' 1/2 foot 4 or 5 wt. with WF floating taper with 7 foot leader as the water is generally very shallow. Small poppers and bed-chain clousers in sizes 4 - 10 work best for the sunfish, crappie and bass. The Carps will hit small brown wolly buggers size 8 through 14.
(Description added on 10/27/2009 at 9:37 PM by Robert Logan)
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Babbs Creek is a tributary to the famous Pine Creek in Northcentral Pa. The junction of the two is in Blackwell, Pa. Babbs Creek is just North of Slate Run and Cedar Run. The headwaters of Babbs are from areas of Arnot to Stoney Fork. Before Coal mining in the area Babbs was a fantastic fishery holding many wild and native trout. After Coal mining Babbs Creek was a dead stream due Acid Mine Drainage. Recently installed limestone wells along smaller tributaries with AMD has brought Babbs Creek back from a dead stream. Aquatic insects not seen for 20+ years are returning and so are the trout. Babbs Creek is not currently stocked but has plenty of Brook Trout and a few Browns that have moved up from Pine Creek. It has not become a popular fishing stream yet, so you won't find many people on it. I hope it stays that way. But for you true fly fishing fanatics, try fishing Babbs Creek next time your in Northcentral Pa.
(Description added on 10/24/2009 at 10:54 AM by Brett Martin)
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Do you like still water? No wind ha ha small fish ha ha
(Description added on 10/24/2009 at 12:27 AM by Capt. Jed Collins)
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Look up the North park fishing club and get it on.
(Description added on 10/24/2009 at 12:25 AM by Capt. Jed Collins)
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