I went backpacking on the Appalachian trail this weekend from the pa md border to Caledonia state park through the Michaux state forest. Brought my fly rod and camped next to a beautiful stream and caught a couple 6 inch wild brookies. The streams in that area aren’t the best but held some fish. Snagged a 12 inch stocker brooky too. First trout on the fly as well.
No worries....I just commented that your friend's healthy streamside snack was a great departure from the "holy trinity" of vienna sausages, potted meat, and sardines - those staples scream "fishing trip" to me.
I just love your shows Mike ! I'm an avid fly fisherman and really enjoy Brook Trout fishing.You are one of the people that actually inspired me to produce my first show that I just released .It's a segment in Southwestern Maryland and a creek I bet you have fished from watching one of your segments .If you have time give it a watch and let me know if you like it.It's called " Bug Eater Fly Fishing Show " ....I look forward to more segments from you.It's tough now in winter...can't wait for Spring ! Tight Lines, Greg ( Columbus, Ohio ).
In a strange turn of events, the fly fishing UA-camr I follow is friends with an artist whose music I like, making this a pretty great crossover. Machine is a great track. Hope to see more from Deadfellow.
I appreciate your informative expeditions. I have been trying to compare this countries top 100 trout streams. I look at size, difficulties getting there, private/public land, tailwater, freestone, and spring creeks. I also look at sizes, species, abundance of fish. I was considering coming to Penn State for the spring fed streams. I decided to hit Wyoming. Your state has many restrictions and so many planters. The wild fish in some of your videos are beautiful but pretty small. You do have many other videos with huge brood stockers or holdover fish. Have you tried the driftless area of Wisco yet? I fished out there for the first time last year thanks to Corona. You have to absolutely try it. I fished most of the rest of Wisconsin for 40 plus years and nothing compared to them. I feel very fortunate to have the amount of class 1 naturally reproducing trout streams all over the state, many in Northeastern Wisconsin. The rivers out West are big and need drift boats or guides. You have to climb mountains to get to many of the other streams. Most rivers that I fish around my area is hardcore bushwhacking. It's the only way to get to the spots that hold potential monsters. I love the challenge of exploring and finding new water. Keep up the good work and I am truly happy to have found your channel.
Sir, I have not tried the drift less are of Wisco yet but I'm connected with a few people here on social media that fish that area often. It looks like it holds a lot of fish. You are correct that although PA had many miles of wild trout water, on average, many of the wild fish are not as large compared to some of the western streams. We do have some large wild brown trout hiding in Pennsylvania. All that said, we have a lot of wilderness to explore in the central and northern parts of the state and it's nice to have access to that. Thanks for saying hello.
@@WoolyBugged The streams that I am interested in are the chalk/limestone ones. I am convinced they are the best and you have many. I notice that some streams out east can be owned and not accessed or even worse they charge to fish? We are fortunate out here. We can fish any river as long as it's accessed from a public crossing. We can walk the high water mark of the river bank/land and portage/walk around any impediment. I am impressed with your fishing skills. Some the best natural reproductive streams fish have to be approached on your stomach crawling. The fish are unbelievably spooky. I would still like to try fishing by you and some freestone spots in up-state New York. Any way thanx for the great content.
Yes, the stream rights have always been a hot topic in the east and each state is different. In PA, individuals can privatize water if it runs through property they own, UNLESS as I understand it, the water was once used for commerce. If so, then I believe anyone can access it and walk it, assuming they stay in the creek. The Little Juniata story was evidence of this. In NY state it is different, the land owner actually owns the bottom of the stream, even if it was used for commerce at some point in history. The Douglaston Salmon Run is evidence of this.
@@WoolyBugged Wow! That's absurd. We have a couple rivers labeled "Wild Rivers", which have a number of restrictions in place for the common folks. Unfortunately, a couple of well connected groups have been able to violate the restrictions. They not only profit from, but contribute to the direct detriment of the river system by limiting the flow . They built a dam for the guests of the private lodge. The land was supposed to be accessible to the public in order to avoid taxation. They stopped allowing any of the public in and broke up the vast tracks of land into smaller parcels to circumvent the taxes. The locals are forced to make up the difference. The DNR publishes a review of water that they survey and shock to determine how the river is doing. They always conclude by stating the dam is the most likely cause of the damage that the river sustains. The locals have fought against them but have had no success. You can own lakes if you own all of the land around them. So getting in and out of private stretches of rivers is quite a challenge but it can be done. You just have to put yourself through hell to do it. It is usually worth the effort if you are as psychotic about trout fishing as I am.
Awesome video Mike! That is so cool you were able to link up, May be doing some blue lining real soon depending on how much rain comes down today and tommorow! Creeks need water! Hopefully it rains a little and gets the fish working early morning one of these upcoming days. Keep up the great work and tight lines as always!🎣💦👍
That's awesome your two worlds were able to collide and share a stream. I take it he was a fly fisherman previously and happened to follow your channel? Either way pretty cool to have gotten a chance to film this. Nice job proving the fisheries biologists wrong/showing they have more work to do. AWESOME to see it had browns AND brookies in it. Can't imagine how many streams in the state hold trout, but aren't recognized on their maps. Great video Mike!
I hope all is well. Im always watching your videos on lunch break . Inspired me to grab some fly fishing gear and plan a trip to volant next week. I hope you start making content again. PS. any tips or locations you would recommend on the west side of PA? Im coming from cleveland area. I have been fishing the Allegheny near Emlenton for over a decade but was hoping to expand to smaller trout steams within a 2 hour drive.
Nice avocado sandwich Hayden. All it needs is a few slices of roasted flesh. Make mine beef. Great video. Love the brookies because they are usually very aggressive
I've been seeing you and others "Allegheny Angler" wearing iwaders. What is your opinion on them? Also, how do the sizes run? I seem to be having trouble finding waders since I am on the smaller size. Great video.
I don't know the fishing regulations for Pa, but I would like a couple of those big brookies bacon wrapped for lunch. Your so lucky to have all those streams in PA.
I am asking you and all others I subscribe to, to move your content to another video sharing application now that UA-cam practices censorship of content that does not support their political narrative. I do not support their censorship. I hope others following you also stand with me. Thank you and good luck. I will be limiting my use of this platform in the future.
I went backpacking on the Appalachian trail this weekend from the pa md border to Caledonia state park through the Michaux state forest. Brought my fly rod and camped next to a beautiful stream and caught a couple 6 inch wild brookies. The streams in that area aren’t the best but held some fish. Snagged a 12 inch stocker brooky too. First trout on the fly as well.
Awesome dry fly action! Thanks for sharing! The avocado in a bag is a cool hack! Tight Lines fellas
My brother Paul Snyder sent me over. Looking forward to some good fishing content!
Sorry to anyone who commented earlier, I had an upload glitch and had to re-upload. Should be good now!
It’s all good hope you have a good weekend as well
More beaver pond fishing!
No worries....I just commented that your friend's healthy streamside snack was a great departure from the "holy trinity" of vienna sausages, potted meat, and sardines - those staples scream "fishing trip" to me.
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I just love your shows Mike ! I'm an avid fly fisherman and really enjoy Brook Trout fishing.You are one of the people that actually inspired me to produce my first show that I just released .It's a segment in Southwestern Maryland and a creek I bet you have fished from watching one of your segments .If you have time give it a watch and let me know if you like it.It's called " Bug Eater Fly Fishing Show " ....I look forward to more segments from you.It's tough now in winter...can't wait for Spring ! Tight Lines, Greg ( Columbus, Ohio ).
Awesome video Mike as always I enjoyed it thank you for sharing it and take care can't wait until the next one
Thanks Black Wolf, have a great weekend!
@@WoolyBugged thank you and you too
nice. beautiful technique. love the double dip around 12 min
those little beaver ponds can hold some gems, great video!
Very nice fish! Beautiful stream,! Great job !
I miss these videos.
In a strange turn of events, the fly fishing UA-camr I follow is friends with an artist whose music I like, making this a pretty great crossover. Machine is a great track. Hope to see more from Deadfellow.
Great video Mike, always enjoy your content. It inspires me to be a better fisherman. Really appreciate what you do.
firebert010 thank you for that nice comment!
Missing watching your wild trout adventures. Trust you are well.
A gem for sure!
Some really nice brookies for that size stream. Like your using dries, as we can see the takes. Great job.
I agree Dan, there were some good sized fish in that one.
I appreciate your informative expeditions. I have been trying to compare this countries top 100 trout streams. I look at size, difficulties getting there, private/public land, tailwater, freestone, and spring creeks. I also look at sizes, species, abundance of fish. I was considering coming to Penn State for the spring fed streams. I decided to hit Wyoming. Your state has many restrictions and so many planters. The wild fish in some of your videos are beautiful but pretty small. You do have many other videos with huge brood stockers or holdover fish. Have you tried the driftless area of Wisco yet? I fished out there for the first time last year thanks to Corona. You have to absolutely try it. I fished most of the rest of Wisconsin for 40 plus years and nothing compared to them. I feel very fortunate to have the amount of class 1 naturally reproducing trout streams all over the state, many in Northeastern Wisconsin. The rivers out West are big and need drift boats or guides. You have to climb mountains to get to many of the other streams. Most rivers that I fish around my area is hardcore bushwhacking. It's the only way to get to the spots that hold potential monsters. I love the challenge of exploring and finding new water. Keep up the good work and I am truly happy to have found your channel.
Sir, I have not tried the drift less are of Wisco yet but I'm connected with a few people here on social media that fish that area often. It looks like it holds a lot of fish. You are correct that although PA had many miles of wild trout water, on average, many of the wild fish are not as large compared to some of the western streams. We do have some large wild brown trout hiding in Pennsylvania. All that said, we have a lot of wilderness to explore in the central and northern parts of the state and it's nice to have access to that. Thanks for saying hello.
@@WoolyBugged The streams that I am interested in are the chalk/limestone ones. I am convinced they are the best and you have many. I notice that some streams out east can be owned and not accessed or even worse they charge to fish? We are fortunate out here. We can fish any river as long as it's accessed from a public crossing. We can walk the high water mark of the river bank/land and portage/walk around any impediment. I am impressed with your fishing skills. Some the best natural reproductive streams fish have to be approached on your stomach crawling. The fish are unbelievably spooky. I would still like to try fishing by you and some freestone spots in up-state New York. Any way thanx for the great content.
Yes, the stream rights have always been a hot topic in the east and each state is different. In PA, individuals can privatize water if it runs through property they own, UNLESS as I understand it, the water was once used for commerce. If so, then I believe anyone can access it and walk it, assuming they stay in the creek. The Little Juniata story was evidence of this. In NY state it is different, the land owner actually owns the bottom of the stream, even if it was used for commerce at some point in history. The Douglaston Salmon Run is evidence of this.
@@WoolyBugged Wow! That's absurd. We have a couple rivers labeled "Wild Rivers", which have a number of restrictions in place for the common folks. Unfortunately, a couple of well connected groups have been able to violate the restrictions. They not only profit from, but contribute to the direct detriment of the river system by limiting the flow . They built a dam for the guests of the private lodge. The land was supposed to be accessible to the public in order to avoid taxation. They stopped allowing any of the public in and broke up the vast tracks of land into smaller parcels to circumvent the taxes. The locals are forced to make up the difference. The DNR publishes a review of water that they survey and shock to determine how the river is doing. They always conclude by stating the dam is the most likely cause of the damage that the river sustains. The locals have fought against them but have had no success. You can own lakes if you own all of the land around them. So getting in and out of private stretches of rivers is quite a challenge but it can be done. You just have to put yourself through hell to do it. It is usually worth the effort if you are as psychotic about trout fishing as I am.
Awesome video Mike! That is so cool you were able to link up, May be doing some blue lining real soon depending on how much rain comes down today and tommorow! Creeks need water! Hopefully it rains a little and gets the fish working early morning one of these upcoming days. Keep up the great work and tight lines as always!🎣💦👍
That's awesome your two worlds were able to collide and share a stream. I take it he was a fly fisherman previously and happened to follow your channel? Either way pretty cool to have gotten a chance to film this. Nice job proving the fisheries biologists wrong/showing they have more work to do. AWESOME to see it had browns AND brookies in it. Can't imagine how many streams in the state hold trout, but aren't recognized on their maps. Great video Mike!
Hey Mike! Where are the videos?
that release at 16...had one last week like that on the patapsco. hung around me for a minute.
I hope all is well. Im always watching your videos on lunch break . Inspired me to grab some fly fishing gear and plan a trip to volant next week. I hope you start making content again. PS. any tips or locations you would recommend on the west side of PA? Im coming from cleveland area. I have been fishing the Allegheny near Emlenton for over a decade but was hoping to expand to smaller trout steams within a 2 hour drive.
No idea how I’m not subscribed yet! Lol my bad man!!! Tight lines
Nice avocado sandwich Hayden. All it needs is a few slices of roasted flesh. Make mine beef. Great video. Love the brookies because they are usually very aggressive
What's a blue-line stream? Wish I could fish on my knees like you guys did. Too old for that. Excellent video and nice wild brookies.
Dude how did u get that cast in there @ 15:00 lol.
My kind of fishing👍 so really big brookies! What was Hayden’s rod and reel set-up?
Deadfellow thanks! I love glass rods also.
What rods are you using?
I've been seeing you and others "Allegheny Angler" wearing iwaders. What is your opinion on them? Also, how do the sizes run? I seem to be having trouble finding waders since I am on the smaller size. Great video.
Gotta admit...You almost got a thumbs down for that "avocado toast." Ha Ha! Another fine day astream though. Beautiful brookies.
Haha, thanks for the thumbs up!
how do you find these places
Google earth, tributaries of good rivers in mountainous regions with spring flow.
I don't know the fishing regulations for Pa, but I would like a couple of those big brookies bacon wrapped for lunch. Your so lucky to have all those streams in PA.
Interesting that he’s wearing a hat from the Delaware Valley Women’s Fly Fishing Assn…..
He's a big fan!
I am asking you and all others I subscribe to, to move your content to another video sharing application now that UA-cam practices censorship of content that does not support their political narrative. I do not support their censorship. I hope others following you also stand with me. Thank you and good luck. I will be limiting my use of this platform in the future.