One last Dance before the Crowds

[Beaverkill]

Hit the river this morning before the it closes until the opener..It was a 28 degrees, ice in your guides cold but it was so nice to have the water to myself...The fishing started slow but after some adjustments to my rig, I found the right setup... #16 grey scuds was the preferred breakfast.. One rainbow took me for a run almost 100 yards down the river but I eventually brought him to the net... Unfortunately, it will be some time before I have the river to myself again...

 

 

 

[Setters4life]

Nice!

[BowhunterNJ]

Awesome morning! How big was that bow? Looks like a good one!

[Stevo]

Nice. I used to fish the Willowemoc just above Liberty NY when I was a kid. My uncle had a trailer at the campgrounds. Hugh Browns were the target and we had a few fish over 18 inches. Do you ever fish that stretch?

[Beaverkill]

Nice. I used to fish the Willowemoc just above Liberty NY when I was a kid. My uncle had a trailer at the campgrounds. Hugh Browns were the target and we had a few fish over 18 inches. Do you ever fish that stretch?

Yes..I fish that stretch a few times a year at least...alot of wild brookies up there as well... I like the upper Willow.. Small water but most of the time you can have it to yourself..

 

Here is a pic of the creek just below the campground...

[Stevo]

Yes..I fish that stretch a few times a year at least...alot of wild brookies up there as well... I like the upper Willow.. Small water but most of the time you can have it to yourself..

 

Here is a pic of the creek just below the campground...

 

Used to be Beaver ponds just below the campsite. Guess they got rid of them. I would have my Uncle drive me up to the bridge above the campground and I would fish my way back to camp.

[THS07]

nice:up:

[Palawman30]

Great pix

[sam3]

Great thread Dan. Nothing like the quiet and peace you get alone while fishing. Good stuff man.

[remingtonman1108]

Great post! looks like a great time

 

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[Williemo]

Well THAT post certainly did get me geared up! Since my boys 6 & 10 have come along; I haven't had much chance to get a fly wet the way I want (I like to fly fish like most like to hunt!). Hard to do when the boys would rather jump in the river than fish it! (and who can blame them for that?!) Funny thing though, I see your post and am not jealous, but only find myself thinking "All the years I've tried and no matter what or how, I've never caught a fish on a scud!" Makes me want to get out again!

[MikeP]

Good stuff Dan.