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I want to do some trout fishing over in PA in the streams. Can any y'all point me in the right direction? Probably looking to go with a guide.
 

teej89

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How far are you looking to drive into PA? Fly fishing or spin reel?

I wouldn't pay for a guide... I grew up flyfishing central PA... yellow springs, spruce creek and the little juniata, then moving further east to flyfishers paradise, spring creek, yellow breeches, and big spring. Mostly nymphs, eggs and streamers right now tho, I'm outta the loop on hatches, other than this spring when I moved back, I haven't fly fished since I graduated and left the state.
 
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Just 1 More

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How far are you looking to drive into PA? Fly fishing or spin reel?

I wouldn't pay for a guide... I grew up flyfishing central PA... yellow springs, spruce creek and the little juniata, then moving further east to flyfishers paradise, spring creek, yellow breeches, and big spring. Mostly nymphs, eggs and streamers right now tho, I'm outta the loop on hatches, other than this spring when I moved back, I haven't fly fished since I graduated and left the state.

Since we have no clue.. none..... I was thinking a guide would be best. If you're available we can discuss what your time is worth.. lol
We're willing to drive as far as we need to, time and schedules permitting.
We are not fly guys.. i'm sure we could learn if that's what it takes.. i'd be good with some light spinners but that's probably taboo
 

teej89

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shoot I wouldn't be able to help you on the spinning reels, the streams we fished were flyfish only... I'd do some research on the major rivers that run through here or the bigger limestone streams, trout are typically a bit larger in the big rivers and are more prone to nailing a rooster tail.

Or just wait till April and fight the crowds and fish the stocked trout, you'll catch a dozen a day but you'll be elbow to elbow with every other guy in PA.

Sorry I wasn't much of a help!
 

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shoot I wouldn't be able to help you on the spinning reels, the streams we fished were flyfish only... I'd do some research on the major rivers that run through here or the bigger limestone streams, trout are typically a bit larger in the big rivers and are more prone to nailing a rooster tail.

Or just wait till April and fight the crowds and fish the stocked trout, you'll catch a dozen a day but you'll be elbow to elbow with every other guy in PA.

Sorry I wasn't much of a help!

Any help is better than no help.. Thanks
 

Buckmaster

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My buddy catches a dozen a day in the Clarion from Spring thru Summer. Elk Co, PA. There was public access nearby. I've never fished it.

I have fished cow pasture creeks in Warren and Erie Co. that you can literally jump over with success.

Red worms and a split shot offered the best success in those deeper pole creek bends. Submerged cover was even better. You'll need camo to do the sneak for spot and stalk.
 

giles

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You could always go earn it. Learn like a normal person and invest more time then money. Youtube how to fly fish or how to tie flies. You might learn something you enjoy that really doesn’t cost much money.

Then find a creek and get after it! The satisfaction level is way beyond anything money can buy. I’ve been on charters/guided trips, that isn’t what I look for in an experience. True enjoyment is doing the research and learning. Not writing checks.
 

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You could always go earn it. Learn like a normal person and invest more time then money. Youtube how to fly fish or how to tie flies. You might learn something you enjoy that really doesn’t cost much money.

Then find a creek and get after it! The satisfaction level is way beyond anything money can buy. I’ve been on charters/guided trips, that isn’t what I look for in an experience. True enjoyment is doing the research and learning. Not writing checks.

Nope.. not going to happen... I have way more interest in chasing big offshore fish in the Atlantic than I do chasing bait in a stream.. but, it is something I would like to do.. probably once, so investing long drives and weekends to do it is not going to happen. But, if you know of a guide in the PA area, I would be thankful for that help.
 

Wmiller07

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Nope.. not going to happen... I have way more interest in chasing big offshore fish in the Atlantic than I do chasing bait in a stream.. but, it is something I would like to do.. probably once, so investing long drives and weekends to do it is not going to happen. But, if you know of a guide in the PA area, I would be thankful for that help.

There are spots in Ohio you can go. Not sure where you live but you can look them up on odnr website.
 

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Didn’t your daughter take you out somewhere last year? Seems I vaguely remember a post, Father’s Day maybe?

I took her offshore Port Canaveral and put her on her first Black Fin Tuna.... We just booked a Key West/Totugas charter for first week of April to chase tuna behind the shrimp boats and then Mutton Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi and whatever else off the Tortugas. She's fished offshore tournaments with me when she was 10 to 16 years old but that BFT really got her hooked again.

20170618_131520 by F G, on Flickr

20170618_091704 by F G, on Flickr
 
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giles

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You need to start a thread for just that. I’m sure lots of us would enjoy following along and learning. Time of year for fish is always something I wanted to learn more about. Off shore fishing is in my retirement plan. My wife loves heat and beaches, she can hang out on shore, I’ll go fishing.

Seriously, make a thread and share! Give TOO something.
 

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You need to start a thread for just that. I’m sure lots of us would enjoy following along and learning. Time of year for fish is always something I wanted to learn more about. Off shore fishing is in my retirement plan. My wife loves heat and beaches, she can hang out on shore, I’ll go fishing.

Seriously, make a thread and share! Give TOO something.

I'll start a J1M Fishing 2018 thread and will update with my fishing adventures of 2018.. how's that?
 

teej89

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http://www.trouthavenguide.com/

If you wanna do guided, this is the private section of the stream I grew up fishing, a freaking awesome stream! Pres Carter and Eisenhower used to fish this stream.

It is fly fishing only though but it's super easy to pick up on especially if you have a guide, give them a call. Great restaurant in the area toO!
 

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http://www.trouthavenguide.com/

If you wanna do guided, this is the private section of the stream I grew up fishing, a freaking awesome stream! Pres Carter and Eisenhower used to fish this stream.

It is fly fishing only though but it's super easy to pick up on especially if you have a guide, give them a call. Great restaurant in the area toO!

Thanks,,, Looks nice... BUT, Is there any place you can catch these fish and EAT them??? Everything I see is catch and release only
 

teej89

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Thanks,,, Looks nice... BUT, Is there any place you can catch these fish and EAT them??? Everything I see is catch and release only

lol typically not, especially if they're claiming trophy fish

Seriously tho, if you're not itching to go right now. Just wait till PA trout season opens up in april, they stock the shit out of the streams, you'll catch fish all day and if you going during the week there won't be as many people.
 

Buckmaster

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Just wait till PA trout season opens up in april, they stock the shit out of the streams, you'll catch fish all day and if you going during the week there won't be as many people.

That's what I'll be doing at PA Hunt/Fish Camp. The Clarion runs thru the property.