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Maryland Weekly Fishing Report Overview | October 03, 2012
Via MD DNR:
By: Keith Lockwood
North Branch Rainbow. Photo by Alan Klotz
North Branch Potomac Brookie. Photo by Alan Klotz
2012 Garrett College Fisheries Management Class. Photo courtesy of Alan Klotz
DNR stocks trout.
A 21 inch speck. Photo by Joe Evans
The hot Tangier speckled trout flies - Lefty's Cactus Striper and Joe Bruce's Bullethead. Photo by Joe Evans
A satisfied angler and his Tangier Sound speck.
By: Keith Lockwood
With fall settling in to a dependable pattern of cool nights, crisp shortening days and soaring blue skies, fish are responding to the primordial need to fortify for the coming winter. Outdoor enthusiasts who carry the fishing gene are responding to an equally compelling drive to gather their tackle and go to the water to join the fish in the ancient ritual.
Freshwater trout enthusiasts often share the humor and frustration of plain failure in the face of the wild trout challenge, especially when the upper stretch of Gunpowder Falls is the scene. To make things seem even more insulting to the well-equipped trout angler, the Maryland DNR trout team has some data to share from the 2012 Fall Gunpowder Stream Survey. DNR freshwater fisheries biologist Mark Staley led a crew of technicians, biologists, volunteers and high school students inclined toward natural science careers over three days of wading, electrofishing, measuring, and examining the fish between Masemore Road and the Prettyboy Dam. This renowned stretch of blue ribbon trout water has been a landmark water management success story since 1986 when the Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited, DNR and the City of Baltimore began working together to ensure a dependable, steady flow of cold, clean water from Pretty Boy Reservoir. Since then, the stream has developed into one of the best and most challenging wild trout fisheries in the country. The upper 7.2 miles of the stream from the dam down to Bluemont Road is reserved for catch and return and artificial lures. Most anglers stick to fly-fishing in this stretch. Earlier this year, Governor O'Malley named the bucolic path that borders this stretch, the Lefty Kreh Fishing Trail in honor of a Maryland native son and perhaps the most renowned fly angler in the world.
North Branch Rainbow. Photo by Alan Klotz
The 4.2-mile stretch downstream of Bluemont Road to Corbett Road offers a two trout per day limit with no bait restrictions. The remaining 6.1 miles down to the hiking trail about a mile below Phoenix Road are stocked with hatchery rainbow trout in the spring and fall with a five trout per day limit and no bait restrictions.
Here's the rub for anglers like me who find it so hard to fool these obvious trout. Results of this year's survey turned up an average of 1,213 adult brown trout per mile. This works out to a potentially catchable wild trout every four feet.
Staley reports that the 2012 young-of-the-year cohort is the biggest batch since 2008. These fish would have hatched in March and April, which may indicate that the didymo alga, which is prevalent in the colder winter and spring months, is not inhibiting the fry as they escape from the gravel beds to grow, thrive, and avoid the careful offerings of fly fishermen and women.
Out west in the mountains, retired fish biologist Ken Pavol is enjoying "pretty good" trout and smallmouth fishing in the North Branch of the Potomac River. The flow out of the dam has been low, providing easy wading conditions. The smallmouth fishing has been particularly good below Westernport. Pavol is having good luck in the river and on Deep Creek Lake fooling bass with a green over orange fly that suggests a small yellow perch to a hungry black bass.
DNR Western Regional Fisheries manager Al Klotz agrees. "The cool weather and rain have spurred schools of smallmouth bass to cruise the shorelines in predator mode ..a full fall binge," he said. Klotz recommends walking the dog with finesse plastic lures to excite the bass into striking. Otherwise, Rapala Rat'l Traps are always a good bet. Try the silver and black version n the #7 size.
Over the weekend at the Deep Creek Lake Classic Bass Open, the anglers averaged 4.2 bass in a five-bass limit for the event, evidence of capable anglers and good fishing.
North Branch Potomac Brookie. Photo by Alan Klotz
Last week, the DNR Western Regional Fisheries staff took a class of future fisheries biologists from Garrett College to help in the North Branch Potomac trout survey. They made the upper catch and release trout section just below the Jennings Randolph Dam the heart of the exercise as essential DNR work and part of a class requirement of 40 hours of field work for the students. The team collected rainbow trout up to 21 inches, as well as healthy brown trout and Maryland native brookies. Klotz suggests that this is a good time to fish this water using egg patterns.
2012 Garrett College Fisheries Management Class. Photo courtesy of Alan Klotz
Fall trout stocking has begun a little earlier than anticipated. The weather, ground conditions and stars have aligned to allow for the eventual release of about 26,000 one-pound rainbow and golden trout, 1000 one-pound brown trout, and 150 two- to three-pound rainbow and golden trout throughout the State. Actually, it is largely the enthusiasm of the DNR hatchery staff and the funding provided by trout stamp revenue that make this possible. Popular locations will include the North Branch of the Potomac River, Bear Creek, Big Elk Creek, Blair's Valley Lake, Deer Creek, Great Seneca Creek, Greenbelt Lake, Gunpowder Falls, Lake Artemesia, Morgan Run, Patapsco River, Wheatley Lake, Town Creek and Tuckahoe Creek. Some Frederick County streams were the first to receive the fall trout infusion, which occurred on October 2.
DNR is posting stocking information on the DNR Fisheries website and on the recorded DNR Trout Hotline (800-688-3467, press 2) as the program progresses.
DNR stocks trout.
The tidal Potomac is also seeing an increase in action as the water temperature drops. Captain Andy Andrzejewski is having luck using topwater poppers and buzz baits over grass beds. He also likes spinner, chatter and swim baits, to round out the largemouth bass selection. Potomac striped bass continue to be mostly small fish in the six- to 16-inch range. They are particularly active at the beginning of the falling tide around bridge structure and rock piles. Redfish continue to be a part of the fun as they hit crank baits fished at middle depths around the points that jut out into the river. Blue gills are willing to hit small tube baits and eighth-ounce grubs along the edges of the grass beds.
It's inspirational to read an Angler's Log report from Larry Jarboe who fishes around Mallows Bay on the Potomac as well as on the Atlantic coast. This year he has compiled a bundle of firsts including a blueline tilefish, a blackbelly rosefish, chain pickerel, tidal largemouth bass, a northern snakehead and blue catfish. In one day of fishing Mallows Bay on the Potomac he caught 14 channel cats, a blue cat, a white cat, countless white perch and about a dozen puppy drum, all on the incoming tide.
The Chesapeake is full of forage fish it seems. However, keen rockfish anglers are baffled by the sudden end to the great blitzes of schooled fish that have been so dependable in wide open waters such as the mouth of Eastern Bay and the Choptank River. Eastern Shore light tackle guide Gary Neitzey speculates that we are in a transition. The big fish that recently showed up to the party are moving into the tributaries to intercept the schools of perch, spot, and silversides that are moving toward the Bay. A slightly retired friend of mine, with a distinguished history of success in industry and fishing, reports that indeed, rockfish up to 35 inches have returned to his secret fishing place. If you happen to see a man wasting time in an old jon-boat along the Severn River shore, he asks that you pay him no mind. I can let on that he is throwing a noisy surface popper (Stillwater Smackit Jr.) into the growing shadows of the early setting sun and bracing for the hit of a big fish. It's that time of year.
White perch fishing in the Upper Bay continues apace. It's been good all summer. Worden's Super Rooster Tail Spinner remains the hot lure. The lure incorporates a spinning blade with a chicken hackle feather. Cast one near rocks, docks, submerged stumps and any fishy-looking place to see who's home. Otherwise, a bloodworm jigged on a weighted hook or a grass shrimp skewered on a shad dart will certainly work. You can net your own shrimp by sweeping a long-handled dip net along the edge of the marsh. Considering the way the wind kicks up this time of year, it's smart to have a kayak handy for those days when it's too brisk to venture out on open waters. Paddle up the creeks and into the salt ponds for some white perch fun.
A 21 inch speck. Photo by Joe Evans
Further south in Tangier Sound, the word is "speck." On a short light tackle trip with Captain Kevin Josenhans on Monday, we caught 24 speckled trout near Smith Island. The fish settle in water from four to eight feet deep where there is ample contour or rubble for hiding. A light three-eights ounce bucktail jig dressed with a small plastic minnow tail cast down current and retrieved just fast enough to avoid hanging up on a stump while sinking enough to be in strike range of the fish works best. In other words, you are going to lose some lures.
The hot Tangier speckled trout flies - Lefty's Cactus Striper and Joe Bruce's Bullethead. Photo by Joe Evans
With the fish we reeled in, Josenhans' total for the season rose to nearly 1200 speckled trout.
A satisfied angler and his Tangier Sound speck.
On the coast, the surf continues to offer excellent fishing with snapper bluefish, kingfish, puppy drum and sharks taking offerings of cut bait.
Sue Foster of Oyster Bay Tackle in Ocean City reports that Dave Sharkman caught nine sand tiger sharks from the Assateague beach at night before wearing out and packing it in. He was back at it early the next morning and beached a seven-footer as the sun painted the eastern horizon. Two hours later his line went tight again. The rod bent deeply and the fight was on with what turned out to be a 49.5-inch red drum. The Virginia and Maryland coasts host the largest red drum in the world this time of year. The world record was caught from the Hatteras Island, N.C. beach in 1984. It weighed 94 pounds. Since then, substantial conservation measures have taken effect to protect the redfish from the popularity of spicy blackened entrees. In 2007, George W. Bush issued an executive order to prohibit the sale of red drum in Federal waters. The order also encouraged the states to protect the fish in their waters. The result has been innovative management schemes using tight creel and slot limits to encourage population growth. In Maryland the creel limit is one fish from 18 to 27 inches. Red drum can live to reach 60 years old. The speculation along the Mid-Atlantic sand these days is that a huge fish is swimming out there for the angler who is willing to make the effort. That giant fish could be cruising along the gullies and sandbars of Ocean City and Assateague right now.
Boom...Morgan
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Fly Products: Balzer Jewel Fly Rod and Titan Reel
About a month or so ago I got a package in the mail with a new rod and reel in it from PS Fishing. The package included a rod named the Jewel 255 TX and a reel called the Titan Fly Reel, both made by a German company named Balzer. I really didn't know what to think when I initially used them, I was totally unfamiliar with the companies but I guess thats good, no bias. Along with this gnarly package of goodies, I got a phonebook sized catalog from Balzer. Its amazing, after reading through its entirety, that I've never heard of this product. These guys have a legit team and carry as much gear as Bass Pro. Balzer has most of their products imported from Germany into the US and P&S Fishing is the North American retailer for Balzer.
Anywho, going into this review, like I said, I had no idea what to expect. Here's all I had to go off of for the rod, other than the actual demo (which was yet to come at that point).
As you can see, the rod comes in at just $95.92. This initially made me put the rod into the same categories as the White River Dogwood Canyon or Cabela's Wind River rods, initially. The only difference in my mind was that this rod came with a legit rod tube, loved that.
So, the it was time for a demo...I strung it up for a go at Waterworks Park, our local bass reservoir. Right from the first cast I was awestruck. Not only did this rod cast and feel like a $200 Sage or G. Loomis but it caught fish like one too. I had an awesome day, with double digit fish in hand and more hooked up on. I'm not saying it was the rod but it gave me an awesome opportunity to demo the rod. The casting range, flex, action all fit the category of, rather than a starter rod, something you may string up for every trip you want to take within the 5/6 wt rod range. Not only does the rod have amazing feel but it just looks pretty. With its woven carbon reel seat and red flair when the sun hits it, it really just makes you look good too. At 8'5" and a 4-piece design, this rod was made for good bass trips, especially with the little fighting butt that Balzer has added on, convenience.
After a few demos at Waterworks, I refuse to leave this rod at home for any trip now. Overall, this rod gets a serious 5 out of 5 stars. You cannot compete with the price for the quality of this rod. It shoots line, casts far, and its stiffer backbone helps you put that 1/0 hook right through the gill plate of a 22" Pickerel, no complaints here.
On to the next one, the Titan reel. When I first picked it up, not too impressed. It looked like something you pick up in the bargain bin of no name products at your local tackle shop. The reel is made of aluminum and coated with titanium alloy. The titanium alloy sets weird on the reel making it look like some sort of art class, painted clay project. Its not uniform and just doesn't look too pretty. The reel is loud as well, almost like a Martin or Pfleuger reel, just not as smooth as higher end reels. Here is the description from the P&S Fishing site.
Anywho, going into this review, like I said, I had no idea what to expect. Here's all I had to go off of for the rod, other than the actual demo (which was yet to come at that point).
Jewel Fly Fishing Rods 255 TX
4 sections versatile travel fly fishing rods in convenient transport length. Line class: AFTMA 5/6. Jewel Fly fishing rods are supplied in hard shell rod cases.
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Rods are built from featherweight rod blanks with outstanding casting characteristics and an extremely unobtrusive design, just as fly fishermen want them to be. Reel seat made of stainless steel and woven carbon. The biggest closest to handle guide is equipped with SIC (Silicon-Carbon Metal Ceramic) inset.
In a nutshell, these are superlative fly rods at affordable prices.
So, the it was time for a demo...I strung it up for a go at Waterworks Park, our local bass reservoir. Right from the first cast I was awestruck. Not only did this rod cast and feel like a $200 Sage or G. Loomis but it caught fish like one too. I had an awesome day, with double digit fish in hand and more hooked up on. I'm not saying it was the rod but it gave me an awesome opportunity to demo the rod. The casting range, flex, action all fit the category of, rather than a starter rod, something you may string up for every trip you want to take within the 5/6 wt rod range. Not only does the rod have amazing feel but it just looks pretty. With its woven carbon reel seat and red flair when the sun hits it, it really just makes you look good too. At 8'5" and a 4-piece design, this rod was made for good bass trips, especially with the little fighting butt that Balzer has added on, convenience.
After a few demos at Waterworks, I refuse to leave this rod at home for any trip now. Overall, this rod gets a serious 5 out of 5 stars. You cannot compete with the price for the quality of this rod. It shoots line, casts far, and its stiffer backbone helps you put that 1/0 hook right through the gill plate of a 22" Pickerel, no complaints here.
On to the next one, the Titan reel. When I first picked it up, not too impressed. It looked like something you pick up in the bargain bin of no name products at your local tackle shop. The reel is made of aluminum and coated with titanium alloy. The titanium alloy sets weird on the reel making it look like some sort of art class, painted clay project. Its not uniform and just doesn't look too pretty. The reel is loud as well, almost like a Martin or Pfleuger reel, just not as smooth as higher end reels. Here is the description from the P&S Fishing site.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Trip Report...Thomas Point Lighthouse and Poplar Island
Check it, so LS and I headed out for some fishing on Monday night. Right out of the gate, at Thomas Point Light, we spotted birds diving. Pulled up on 'em and there were school Stripers hitting bait sporadically around the light. After a few casts we decided to move on, the current was ripping and the boat was getting pushed was too close to the rocks. We headed over to Poplar Island to spot some more birds but they really weren't congregating. As we pulled about the from of the island, we spotted the mother load, bird going nuts and fish popping the water. After only a few casts, the first Bass was in the boat, only about 16", but a fish. A few more were brought in but due to the falling tide, we had to head in so we wouldn't get stuck in the mud. A trip is planned for later this week and possibly another next week. I'm still waiting for that cow...Check the pictures.
Birds!
Flatness on the Back End of Poplar
First Little Schoolie
Weapons of Choice
Whar the Birds Be
Boom...Morgan
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Fish Tale: The Striped Bass
An amazing fish, one that unfortunately, has been all over the news lately. I say unfortunately because of the recent killings off the shores of North Carolina and the more than 12 tons of rockfish illegally poached in the Chesapeake Bay. Here's a video...
I am currently reading David DiBenedetto's book On the Run which is all about "An Angler's Journey Down the Striper Coast" and how he follows the entire migration from start to finish meeting all sorts of fisherman and characters both famous and infamous. DiBenedetto is the article's editor for Field & Stream magazine and lives up in NY. The book is amazing, tracing all of his steps (and missteps off of rocks causing broken fingers) down the coast during the summer of 2001. To make the book all that much better, DiBenedetto is a fly fisherman, and uses this skill to catch a majority of his fish. He also ventures into the deep with a famed cameraman, out into storms with young, modern-minded guides, and "skishes" (ski fishing) with one of his great friends. I recommend the book to anyone looking for a great read. It only took me a few days to finish, it's hard to put down.
Striper fishing is one of my favorite. Born and raised on the Chesapeake Bay, I have a deep appreciation for the fish and those who fish it. When it comes to fishing them, you do have to have respect for the fish, they are smart and know how to piss you off. Stripers LOVE sand eels. Between those, bunker, silver sides, the occasional crab, and other baitfish, they can really plump up. They measure anywhere from fry (minnows) to 18" "schoolies" to a "cow" (around 40"). The world record (correct me if I'm wrong) is 73 pounds. On the Bay, we usually measure in inches but when it comes to pounds, 73 is one HUGE cow.
Common patterns fished on the fly for this bad boy basically mimmic the above baits from the Clouser Minnow to the Peanut Bunker...
Tying the Clouser Minnow.
The Peanut Bunker.
Stripers travel in schools so when they feed, they are typically in these schools or "shoals" (basically an unorganized group of Stripers). Most commonly in the Fall, feeding Stripers form whats called a "Blitz", essentially a feeding frenzy on the surface. Blitzes are easily spotted by the large group of Terns or seagulls diving from above to pick up little bits of leftover bait. Within these blitzes its not uncommon to have Bluefish (its smart to put a bite tippet on for this reason when fishing a blitz) and even out along the ocean, small Albies (Albacore Tuna). Here's some examples...
The best rod in my opinion for Striper is a longer 8wt (about 9' or more) with 8wt line, a good 4' leader with a 6" bite or shock tippet. I use my St. Croix 8wt Legend Elite with my G. Loomis Venture 7. If your wading out to the blitz which are commonly within casting distance form shore, I suggest using a stripping basket (Orvis has a great one found here). I'd also use waders primarily because the wader is pretty cold. If its not too bad (as far as water temperature goes) I'd also use wading shoes (Bass Pro has great ones found here) because of barnacles/sharp rocks and/or crabs. If fishing from a boat, I'd suggest just using the stripping basket still and a good powerful boat able to get you to a blitz when you spot it. Polarized sunglasses are a must and a good amount of pre-tied flies. If anyone is interested in flies, shoot me an email at mkupfer32@gmail.com...I do tie for a great price and will ship almost anywhere.
Although the Fall has passed, the Bass will be headed back up the coast soon enough back to the Bay. I suggest anyone who is looking for more information check out the listed resources below...happy angling and tight lines...Morgan
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Review on Equipment Part 1: Reels
During a recent re-surging of my cabin fever I went through all of my equipment to see which reels needed to be oiled up, lines needed to be cleaned, backing that needed replacing, flies that need to be either restocked or tossed, and the condition of my twice patched waders (not so good, think they may have had their last fishing trip last season). Anyway, as I was going through my stuff, especially when I was taking apart my reels, lubing them up, and putting them back together like Private Pyle with his gun in Full Metal Jacket, I realized I know my equipment pretty well...why not write a review on it. So, here it goes...
I have two G. Loomis Venture reels, so that tells you right there that I love them. The Venture series has three sized reels in it, the Venture 3, 5, and 7. I have both the 5 and 7. I have used the 5 for my 5 weight and it has worked great for 4 years now, works just like it did when I first got it. Its easy to maintain and use. Switching it from right to left handed is easy as 1 2 3 and taking it apart to oil is easy as well. It's smooth and holds a great deal of line, especially for a mid-arbor reel. It has a 3" diameter and holds about 125 yds of line. Its sleek, gold color and aluminum alloy construction is great for freshwater applications which is why I also have the Venture 7 for my 8 weight. The 7 is about 3.5" in diameter and holds about 150 yds of line. The 3 can be used for 2, 3, and 4 weight rods. The 5 can be used for 4, 5, and 6 weights and the 7 can be used for 6, 7, and 8 weights. Generally everywhere, you can find the reel for exactly $99.00 but I actually got mine for about $65 brand new on eBay. G. Loomis has great warranties and really back up the stuff they say about their products. I give them 4 out of 5 stars overall due to the fact that they really aren't great for saltwater (the company says it can be used for "light duty saltwater use" but I wouldn't recommend it being used in the Keys or something unless you plan on giving it a good wash down and oiling after every use) and therefore I don't often use my Venture 7 for the bay. This is where my next reel comes in...
The Waterworks/Lamson Konic 4 reel. This comes in the 1.5, 2, 3.5, and 4. You can find more information on the Lamson Konic series here. So far I haven't caught anything other than a few Bluefish on mine so I can't review it too thoroughly other than I love the design, how light it is, and how much line you can cram onto it! I have heard you can use the 4 for anything from 8 weight to 12 weight. I rigged it up for Mahi and White Marlin this past summer but had no such luck. It is made of aluminum alloy BUT is coated to prevent wear, tear, and corrosion from saltwater.
I have two G. Loomis Venture reels, so that tells you right there that I love them. The Venture series has three sized reels in it, the Venture 3, 5, and 7. I have both the 5 and 7. I have used the 5 for my 5 weight and it has worked great for 4 years now, works just like it did when I first got it. Its easy to maintain and use. Switching it from right to left handed is easy as 1 2 3 and taking it apart to oil is easy as well. It's smooth and holds a great deal of line, especially for a mid-arbor reel. It has a 3" diameter and holds about 125 yds of line. Its sleek, gold color and aluminum alloy construction is great for freshwater applications which is why I also have the Venture 7 for my 8 weight. The 7 is about 3.5" in diameter and holds about 150 yds of line. The 3 can be used for 2, 3, and 4 weight rods. The 5 can be used for 4, 5, and 6 weights and the 7 can be used for 6, 7, and 8 weights. Generally everywhere, you can find the reel for exactly $99.00 but I actually got mine for about $65 brand new on eBay. G. Loomis has great warranties and really back up the stuff they say about their products. I give them 4 out of 5 stars overall due to the fact that they really aren't great for saltwater (the company says it can be used for "light duty saltwater use" but I wouldn't recommend it being used in the Keys or something unless you plan on giving it a good wash down and oiling after every use) and therefore I don't often use my Venture 7 for the bay. This is where my next reel comes in...
The Waterworks/Lamson Konic 4 reel. This comes in the 1.5, 2, 3.5, and 4. You can find more information on the Lamson Konic series here. So far I haven't caught anything other than a few Bluefish on mine so I can't review it too thoroughly other than I love the design, how light it is, and how much line you can cram onto it! I have heard you can use the 4 for anything from 8 weight to 12 weight. I rigged it up for Mahi and White Marlin this past summer but had no such luck. It is made of aluminum alloy BUT is coated to prevent wear, tear, and corrosion from saltwater.
Thats all I have for now, hope this helps for those of you looking into buying a new high-quality reel at a great price, made by great companies!
Tight Lines...Morgan
Monday, November 15, 2010
First Post
The first post is always awkward because it's tough to find a good start to a blog...I guess. So I'm just going to wing it and if it's awkward, so be it, I tried.
I'll use this as a continuation of my about me section since I was given a word limit...typical for me due to how much I usually talk in person.
Anyway, to continue what I started, I fished all types of species and tackle all around the East Coast, from the Florida Keys all the way up to Nantucket Island off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., from Tarpon to Bluefish to Sharks. I loved saltwater fishing. Then I went off to college near Harrisburg, PA where I learned about freshwater trout fishing, a sport that had me “hooked”. I had freshwater fished before as o most people for largemouth bass and panfish but the concept of stream and creek fishing was totally new to me. Soon after putting my first Rooster Tail on my brand new Bill Dance Edition Quantum rod and not to long after catching my first few trout, I learned about fly fishing. Type of fishing I’d heard about but had never really seen. On my next trip to Bass Pro, I entered into a drawing and won a beginners fly rod, a Pfleuger 5/6 wt. rod with a few flies. After finally getting the casting technique down and hooking up with a few fish, I decided I had to further my knowledge in the sport and read more about it. I purchased the Orvis book on fly fishing and started to watch Youtube videos about the sport. Soon thereafter, I bought a 5 wt White River Hobbs Creek rod and G. Loomis Venture 5 reel along with a fly box, some Rio line, a leader, some flies, and a chest pack. Next thing you know, I am (after spending more money) tying my own flies, have caught hundreds of fish, and have added two more outfits to my collection of over 10 fishing rods (which include fly, spinning, trolling, etc). Currently, I am taking on the beast of saltwater fly fishing. I'm slowly learning how much more amazing fly fishing is through realizing how diverse it is within itself as a subcategory of the overall sport of fishing. Being on the water is paradise to me and fly fishing has made it that much better. This is my blog of stories, knowledge, and the pursuit of adventures and memories to talk about until the day I die.
Tight Lines...Morgan
I'll use this as a continuation of my about me section since I was given a word limit...typical for me due to how much I usually talk in person.
Anyway, to continue what I started, I fished all types of species and tackle all around the East Coast, from the Florida Keys all the way up to Nantucket Island off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., from Tarpon to Bluefish to Sharks. I loved saltwater fishing. Then I went off to college near Harrisburg, PA where I learned about freshwater trout fishing, a sport that had me “hooked”. I had freshwater fished before as o most people for largemouth bass and panfish but the concept of stream and creek fishing was totally new to me. Soon after putting my first Rooster Tail on my brand new Bill Dance Edition Quantum rod and not to long after catching my first few trout, I learned about fly fishing. Type of fishing I’d heard about but had never really seen. On my next trip to Bass Pro, I entered into a drawing and won a beginners fly rod, a Pfleuger 5/6 wt. rod with a few flies. After finally getting the casting technique down and hooking up with a few fish, I decided I had to further my knowledge in the sport and read more about it. I purchased the Orvis book on fly fishing and started to watch Youtube videos about the sport. Soon thereafter, I bought a 5 wt White River Hobbs Creek rod and G. Loomis Venture 5 reel along with a fly box, some Rio line, a leader, some flies, and a chest pack. Next thing you know, I am (after spending more money) tying my own flies, have caught hundreds of fish, and have added two more outfits to my collection of over 10 fishing rods (which include fly, spinning, trolling, etc). Currently, I am taking on the beast of saltwater fly fishing. I'm slowly learning how much more amazing fly fishing is through realizing how diverse it is within itself as a subcategory of the overall sport of fishing. Being on the water is paradise to me and fly fishing has made it that much better. This is my blog of stories, knowledge, and the pursuit of adventures and memories to talk about until the day I die.
Tight Lines...Morgan
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