Penns Creek: 1st trip.

[jifigz]

I would really add some wet flies. Some soft hackle that looks like a grannom. I also favor size 16-18 frenchie when I am having a tough time trying to entice the trout. It’s probably more the size than anything. Penns is full of large bugs and people often match that by throwing mops and pat’s rubber legs. Offering something in size 18 can really provide a stark contrast. I have a hard time wanting to do it on such a large stream but you will need them for any slower moving sections you may fish.

This is good advice. Wet flies are worth having and swinging.

 

[jifigz]

I looked up Pass the Dutchue on the Internet. It looks like it may be located where the Stonefly Cafe had been, right on Main Street at the intersection. I bet the food is excellent, but for what’s listed as $30-$50 for dinner, I’m pretty frugal when it comes to eating out, so I’d opt for an Italian sub at the OIP.

Where did you find that information? The only menu I could find had the most expensive entree at $33. Most were in the $20 range. I am not refuting your information, but I am curious.

 

[mt_flyfisher]

Where did you find that information? The only menu I could find had the most expensive entree at $33. Most were in the $20 range. I am not refuting your information, but I am curious.

Regardless of what it might cost, it sure looks really good! I’m hungry!

 

[Weikertgal]

Can anyone speak on crayfish in the system, are they prevalent in the c&r section?

Also, I’m big on celebratory food and a couple of beers post crawling off the water. Any recommendations on spots for a good sandwich/burger within the area before heading south to Huntingdon?

Definately lots of crayfish in C&R.

Shy Bear, as mentioned, for beers and food. Or the Union County Sportsmans Club for reasonably priced bar food and cold beers.

 

[ROVERT]

You own a place in Siglerville? That's awesome. You are just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Penns Creek. Dining options in Mifflin County suck. There is a new place, Pass the Dutchie, that people seem to be raving about. I haven't been there yet, though. It is in the Reedsville area I think. It is owned and operated by Quinton Wicks, a superb chef who also owns Revival Kitchen in Reedsville. Pass the Dutchie is a more "normal" dining experience.

Yep, Penns and other nearby water is why we chose Siglerville.

My wife tried to get me to go to Revival. She has some sort of connection through a friend. I can't begin to justify $90 per person or whatever it is there.

I just looked at Pass the Dutchie. $24 for chicken and waffles sounds crazy but almost all restaurant prices do these days. A burger is $15-20 most places. Over $20 seems the standard for a main. This is why eat out so infrequently.