New to fly fishing as a whole and seeking advice.

[Bamboozle]

...What would be the easiest way to tell if a section holds little to no fish?...

Fish the crap out of it...

If you catch nothing the first rule is; blame poachers, conditions, spin fishermen, the PFBC for not putting enough fish in the creek, the recent stream improvements but NEVER blame yourself 'cause you'll get discouraged.

The bottom line is there ARE fish in that section, just look for the deepest parts and cover because that's where the fish will be hanging out. Fish slowly & methodically so you don't want to miss a potential holding spot.

Bottom line, just have at it and have fun while you learn.

Good luck!!

 

[LanguageArtsGrade]

Fish the crap out of it...

If you catch nothing the first rule is; blame poachers, conditions, spin fishermen, the PFBC for not putting enough fish in the creek, the recent stream improvements but NEVER blame yourself 'cause you'll get discouraged.

The bottom line is there ARE fish in that section, just look for the deepest parts and cover because that's where the fish will be hanging out. Fish slowly & methodically so you don't want to miss a potential holding spot.

Bottom line, just have at it and have fun while you learn.

Good luck!!

I appreciate the motivation. I will try the zebra midge within the next few days. Plan on throwin it in the deep parts of this section. Tight lines!

 

[STONEMAN]

I aint an AI but thats cool I guess..
What would someone even gain from having an AI on the forum pretending to be a beginner in fly fishing of all things?

No offense intended with the AI comment. Go out with one of our local super guides (Baltz, Sunday, Giza…). You’ll get a get a great start.

 

[LanguageArtsGrade]

No offense intended with the AI comment. Go out with one of our local super guides (Baltz, Sunday, Giza…). You’ll get a get a great start.

Ah its all good haha. Sounds like a plan. Im waiting for it to rain a little before I find a guide to go out there with. As for readiness, what would I need to have before I even book a guided trip? Thanks for the info!

 

[STONEMAN]

Ah its all good haha. Sounds like a plan. Im waiting for it to rain a little before I find a guide to go out there with. As for readiness, what would I need to have before I even book a guided trip? Thanks for the info!

Waders and boots. The guide will have everything else. Some could even have waders for you.

 

[DGC]

Suggest joining Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited. Perhaps also Yellow Breeches Anglers and Conservation Association if stocked trout are important to you.

I would not expect fast fishing this close to the spawn. That said, there are areas with depth, even in low water conditions, that will have a pod of risers to midges. Sometimes these will be chubs and fallfish, but other times trout. Anywhere from Williams Grove and upstream.

Wild trout are most numerous above Route 34.

There should be many videos available, whether on beginning fly fishing or the Breeches itself.