Lateral view of a Female Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeridae) (Hex) Mayfly Dun from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin

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Hexagenia limbata

The famous nocturnal Hex hatch of the Midwest (and a few other lucky locations) stirs to the surface mythically large brown trout that only touch streamers for the rest of the year.

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Lateral view of a Clostoeca disjuncta (Limnephilidae) (Northern Caddisfly) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

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Penns Creek Inquiry

This discussion is about Penn's Creek.

Here's the valley of a trout stream after a rainstorm.

From Penn's Creek in Pennsylvania

Panorama of a trout stream valley after a May thunderstorm.

From Penn's Creek in Pennsylvania

An afternoon thunderstorm left mist in all the valleys along this limestone spring creek in Pennsylvania.

From Penn's Creek in Pennsylvania

Keystoner

Eugene, OR - formerly Eastern PA

Posts: 145

Keystoner on Jan 18, 2011January 18th, 2011, 1:03 pm EST

Hey fellas, hoping some of you will be willing to give me some imput here.

Basically, I'm looking to check out the Penns Creek and had some questions. Such as...

I had eyed Poe Paddy as my starting point, and was planning a winter expedition as I figure this will equal open water. However, the campground is not open, so I'm wondering what the deal is with winter camping? Could I get away with hiking in and out and just kinda camping wherever (environmentally responsible, of course)?

Second I have read that the insect sizes are bigger on Penns than elsewhere in PA. Does this apply to nymphs as well? Should I have some 12s and 14s along on this trip, or will the 16s, 18s, and 20s suffice??

Any other imput is always welcome too! Thanks guys.

"Out into the cool of the evening, strolls the Pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams, begin and end there." -JB

JAD

Alexandria Pa

Posts: 362

JAD on Jan 20, 2011January 20th, 2011, 12:57 am EST

I think this would be a good starting point
http://www.pennscreekangler.com/index.htm Their is no better place to start than talking to a man(Good fisherman)about his home waters.
You will like this guy.

Best
John

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Keystoner

Eugene, OR - formerly Eastern PA

Posts: 145

Keystoner on Jan 20, 2011January 20th, 2011, 1:50 am EST

That's great, the guy's last name is even "Fisher." Cruised the site for a while, and will definately be giving Bruce a call. Thanks for the lead John!

"Out into the cool of the evening, strolls the Pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams, begin and end there." -JB

Tuna

Altoona, PA

Posts: 16

Tuna on Jan 21, 2011January 21st, 2011, 5:07 am EST

I hate to throw another name in but check out "The Feathered Hook" (thefeatheredhook.com) as well. Jonas, the owner, knows his stuff, big time. Bruce does too, but having 2 people to ask is always better than 1, right? Even through the winter, I use small flies on Penn's Creek. I've had great luck with small, size 18, 20, and 22, BH Pheasant Tails, Hare's Ears, and Copper Johns. Bring some "junk" flies, too.

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Keystoner

Eugene, OR - formerly Eastern PA

Posts: 145

Keystoner on Jan 22, 2011January 22nd, 2011, 2:51 am EST

Very cool, Tuna. Thank You. It's almost always better to have more than one reference.

"Out into the cool of the evening, strolls the Pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams, begin and end there." -JB