Bushkill
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tomgamber
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Not trying to be rude or whatever someone might take this as but I'd just go. Worst thing that happens is it's a giant coke slushy snd you drive around looking at places you never bothered to explore before. Get a good meal, maybe a beer, at the place you never have time to just chill and eat cuz ya gotta get back to the stream...I've had some really great days like this. It's why I fish.
tomgamber
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If you font believe me...
Post in thread 'Who's Going Out Today?' https://www.paflyfish.com/threads/whos-going-out-today.84519/post-975459
True enough. I had seen posts about the stream drying up, although I'm sure it was further north, i just wondered if it affected the lower stretch.
Sorry, Northampton.
Nymph-wristed
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Up until this morning, Lehigh Valley limestoners have mostly been in decent shape, especially early in the morning. I think the bump from Debby is just about gone, however. Wait for the next rain and cool down. Def carry a thermometer.
Ditto. I saw one small rise above where dam was, but that was it. I had heard that the concrete plant, way north, dried up the upper section again, this past spring. I wonder if that had dire effect on the rest of stream.
bringthepain
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I know they dewatered the stream again this past spring, probably killed a lot of fish unfortunately
Oregon_OwlII
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In low water that is a particularly difficult stream to fish.
wgmiller
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I posted in another recent Bushkill thread about having no luck in the stretch below (and slightly above) Tatamy. I was in town in late October of 2023 to watch my daughter's field hockey game against Lafayette, which was at Metzgar Fields (adjacent to the creek). It's always disappointing when her games are in places where there are trout streams nearby 🙂 At any rate, I took a beating and left with my tail between my legs, in what was supposed to be a "Class A/Natural Repro" stretch. I get that the water was low and clear, but it was tough. I have no doubt there were *some* fish in that stretch, but it didn't live up to the Class A moniker.
Tom pretty much nailed it. As anglers, we worry way too much about what conditions are like on the streams we intend to fish instead of just going and fishing them. Short of a waterway being blown out or high and muddy, it's always worth a shot. The whole "fishing experience" is about exploring new water, checking out new eating joints, and just seeing new areas. The Bushkill beat me up this day. I worked hard with no fish to show for my time on the stream. I left, went to Leo's Pizza in Tatamy, had some slices, then went on my way. Exploring is one of the most enjoyable aspects of this hobby we all love. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, but to me just being in the game is the true prize.
Tom pretty much nailed it. As anglers, we worry way too much about what conditions are like on the streams we intend to fish instead of just going and fishing them. Short of a waterway being blown out or high and muddy, it's always worth a shot. The whole "fishing experience" is about exploring new water, checking out new eating joints, and just seeing new areas. The Bushkill beat me up this day. I worked hard with no fish to show for my time on the stream. I left, went to Leo's Pizza in Tatamy, had some slices, then went on my way. Exploring is one of the most enjoyable aspects of this hobby we all love. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, but to me just being in the game is the true prize.
Nymph-wristed
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That can be a tough crick, especially in low water. It is, however, certainly a Class A.
wgmiller
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Like so many other streams, it's often about conditions. Hit it at the wrong time and you'll swear there are no fish in there. Hit it at the right time and it's Blue Ribbon trout water. I won't cross it off the list, but instead try to catch it during a better time of the year.
headhunting22
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Very fun stream to learn. If you do go in low water remember what it looks like for when you return when the water is higher. You should have a good idea of where the prime lies are.
Nymph-wristed
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That is a great under-appreciated tip. As a surf fisherman, I have always scouted at low tide to learn a beach (with soft structure, that could mean relearning every 2 months, but that is another story).
The same holds true for creeks. I love fishing (or at least scouting if too low) in low water for the same reason.
lestrout
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A silver lining in this near drought is that the streams are low and bony. Also, the water is very clear. I learn a lot about bottom structure and good places to cross the streams.
