Mountain Freestoner Brookies

[dc410]

I hit the headwaters of a Berks County mountain freestoner for a short outing this afternoon. It was flowing full and crystal clear. The sun finally peeking out of the clouds made it a bit more challenging, but the opportunistic little wild brookies didn't disappoint.

I fished a very tight, high gradient, laurel choked section of the creek and managed to catch a fair number of small natives. I didn't even take the time to put on any type of rubber boots, fishing in my Redwing work boots I never even stepped into the stream. I'm sure I walked past a bunch of fish as I just focused on the deeper holes, good runs and plunge pools. It was a very enjoyable time spent on a beautiful section of stream. This type of fishing is definitely good for the soul.

 

[Dave_W]

Very nice indeed and some motivating pics!

Today was gorgeous for mid-winter and I was lucky to be able to get out a bit too during my travels (was looking for toothies - no luck, as usual).

With the warmer weather lately and all the water in the creeks now, I would guess that gemmie fishing should be pretty good right about now.

 

[tomgamber]

that's a good day in my book!

 

[Vaughn]

Nice! I wish I could have gotten out this afternoon.

 

[HopBack]

Nice job!

 

[jifigz]

I love this kind of fishing. I've been itching to hit my best and favorite local brookie stream but I just haven't had time yet. I've been too focused on browns in my spare time.

 

[nomad_archer]

That looks awesome. The second picture is amazing and looks like it sums up a day in the mountains.

I am starting to get the itch to get out of the city... well as much as city as northern lancaster co can be considered city. I am feeling like I need to start exploring to find me a few little gemmie streams.

 

[dc410]

nomad_archer wrote:
I am feeling like I need to start exploring to find me a few little gemmie streams.

There are a whole lot of them out there!

 

[StreamBottom]

dc410 wrote:
This type of fishing is definitely good for the soul.

So true! Thanks for sharing. Nice Medalist too!

 

[troutfanatic]

yep. good to see some brookies

 

[steveo27]

Now were talking ;-)

 

[Nymph-wristed]

Good for the heart too! Nice day!

 

[Chaz]

I've got to get out. Nice fish.