29
Nov

Guided Denny, Sean, and Drew from Ohio and Virginia. We fished a larger trib with good flow most of the day. The color went from stained to perfect with just enough to see fish. Early on we drifted skein and used Flatfish as “search lures” against banks on long stretches. When fish came out to chase we targeted the same area until the fish hit. Once the water started to clear a little we downsized to drifting single eggs and pheasant tails. This produced one hookup after another for some time. A few more fish came on Flatfish. Unfortunately Drew ended up with quite a bit of water in the waders and had to call it a day early on. Denny accompanied him to the truck and was not able to get into fish before their day was over. Sean remained on the stream the rest of the day for some great fishing. He lost a monster buck after a long fight right in the shallows after beating the fish. This fish was the only jumper on the day, going airborne four times. Had Denny and Drew been able to fish I know they would have pulled in many fish through out the day. We found a nice stretch with loads of fish that were visibly chasing down Flatfish and even turning around to go after single eggs and nymphs. Jigs didn’t produce much as the clarity and flow made it tough for that technique. For today it was muce more of the Erie Steelhead fishing we are all used to. I look forward to Denny and Drew taking another trip and getting in some of the fishing they missed out on.

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One Response to “Reports/Pics 11/28/09”


Denny Murphy December 5, 2009

Sean, Drew and I had a great day fishing with Joe. It was obvious from the start that Joe is very knowledgeable in regards to the area and the techniques needed to have a successful catch. The conditions were somewhat challenging early in the day and Joe showed great patience in getting us started and educating us on proper techniques. Although Drew and I had to finish early, Joe continued to work with Sean and he pulled many more nice size steelhead from the stream. I had the opportunity to talk with other area fishermen as Drew and I headed back to the truck and our day proved to be much more successful than the others in the area. We are looking foward to getting back out there soon. Thanks again Joe,

Denny, Sean and Drew