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mgh-pa
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- Jan 22, 2009
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I picked up this sport two years ago. The first year, I got out 3 times (all before May), and caught nothing. Last year, I didn't get out at all (except at the cabin pond where I hooked and landed my first few trout). I decided this winter that I wanted to make a better attempt at getting out this year. Hung up my neoprene waders, and bought a pair of DryPlus chest waders, and invested in some Korker Metalheads to sort of put a financial motivation to get out more. First time on the water this spring was in March on spring creek (also a first for me), and I landed my first stream trout (and first on a nymph)..a nice 12" brown. Went out on opening day here last weekend, and got skunked (albeit only for two hours), and today I got out for the third time...this time I ventured out on my own, and decided to hit up a section on Lycoming as per the advice of MKern. Super nice section of stream...very peaceful. Water is very low, however, and I didn't see a fish. Finished the afternoon just downstream of the DHALO section at the Haleeka bridge. Got really excited as the fish were rising in front of (couldn't tell what it was honestly since I didn't see a hatch). Cast after cast (which I do think is getting better), and not a thing (a bit frustrating). Meanwhile, another fisherman just upstream in the DHALO section pulled in two...again further emphasizing my terribleness
So, I'm enjoying myself, but the slow progress is frustrating. I feel like I can't read the water, and I find myself second guessing how much I should fish a stretch before moving on, or even if I should skip it all together. So in 6 total trips in my three year career, I've landed one, and hooked/lost one other (my first year). Not great. A lot of times I really wish I had someone on the water to give me the most basic pointers about my cast, drift, identifying certain water, etc.
So, I'm enjoying myself, but the slow progress is frustrating. I feel like I can't read the water, and I find myself second guessing how much I should fish a stretch before moving on, or even if I should skip it all together. So in 6 total trips in my three year career, I've landed one, and hooked/lost one other (my first year). Not great. A lot of times I really wish I had someone on the water to give me the most basic pointers about my cast, drift, identifying certain water, etc.