Neshannock Revisited…

I have a new respect for Neshannock. Our man trip to State College has helped me to stretch my skills. I am becoming more aware of the value of prime areas to fish, even though you may have no indicators of fish being present. As a result of this new perspective, I have begun to believe in my heart that there are fish everywhere. Well…something like that. With that said, I have begun to explore the 2.6 miles of remote stream in between the two easily accessible access points. I had previously believed that fish were sparse. No longer.

One thing about Neshannock is that the stream is diverse in many ways.

O yeah, some of those fish are trout.

When in doubt, put an ant on… After things started to slow down, I tied on my favorite #16 CDC ant pattern, that had stuck out all season (who knows). The first cast, 14-16” lunker class rainbow. The second cast, 14-16” lunker class brown. EPIC!

The Final from Spring Creek, PA

What an amazing time we had! From the ECONO LODGE to Andy’s missing net and the fish graveyard. Can’t wait til the next time guys! The trip from my view…

-> SOAKED <-

PREUSED SOAP – Always a +. Thank you Econo!

Not sure I’d go for that pasta again.

Mike keeping nourished on fruit snax!

You have to take a Safety Course to just hold this.

Hey look Andy, It’s your net!

Temporary Home

FLIPPIN CAMERA STRAP!

Nice Color Andy.

Poor guy, only had one eye.

Andy has a mild case of Beaver Fever.

On the Road Again!

He almost spit hot coffee on me.

Vanilla Milkshake Tarts!?

Mike think’s the same thing.

Until next time!

(As a sidenote, there are no duplicate fish pictures in this post. Call it what you may, I like calling it BRAGGING!) HAHA. Thanks again for such an awesome trip guys.

some more spring creek adventure pic’s

foggy morning

lunch visitor

I dont remember how many I caught but this was one of the three

Andy cooking up some pasta in front of our room

free camping

luckily it was sleeping

justin getting ready to do the fish dance

not bad for a free campsite

Spring Creek – An Adventure…

What a weekend.  A photo essay…

                                                                  Determination

                                                                    Tribulations

                                                                      Reward

                                                                         Luxury

                                                              Persistence

                                                                     Tenacity   

                                                                   Teamwork

                                                                       Defeat

 

In the end it was all worth it.  I had a great weekend.  Thanks for making it so enjoyable.  Post more shots…

Neshannock Rainbows

Last time I went out to Neshannock Creek, I brought the camera.  Here are a few shots…

 

 

 

                Check out this scary snake on the day I decided not to wear wadders.

Heart Lake & Wright Mtn.

On our recent adventure to the ADKS, I had a chance to paddle out onto Heart Lake for a little fly fishing after our hike to Wright Peak. Within minutes of putting the boat in, I see these bird like mayfly’s popping out of the water. The conditions were sunny, 70’s, and breezy. Normally the fish would’ve been losing their mind in this situation, but instead it was the birds that were enjoying the feast.. Not a whole lot of action. Managed to grab a Brookie on a Royal Wulf but, in all fairness, most of my time was spent trying to get shots of this fly. Nevertheless, you can’t complain when you’re surrounded by awe inspiring wilderness like this.  More adventures to come! Cheers

Updates! updates! updates!

Well, I’ve definitely been out fishing which maybe be my excuse for not posting. Just this spring I’ve started taking samples from the fish I catch to try to improve my patterns. It’s fun although my tying space is beginning to look likes science project. Anyways, I’ve been out to oatka prob 8-10times, spring a couple times, clear creek twice andthe hidden honey hole in Warsaw once. So far it’s been a great season. I’ve yet to go out without a catch. (knock on wood) I’m going to sat it’s because of my amazing tying skills. I joke. Here are a few of the shots from my phone while on the stream and a few from times I actually took a camera!

Teaching the next generation

Uncle Jo Jo showing Lincoln and Malacai how to catch and release.

Justin had an early birthday party, I cant say how old he will be soon.

the cake

make a wish

He got enough fur to make a new suit, or lots of flies

and feathers

there was some great food

Andy ate a lot

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Team Killbear is Born!

WOW! That word can sum up the most recent amazing adventure i partook in. (Theres a word i don’t use often) While sipping over some coffee back in the Fall of ‘08 Jeremy and I thought how great it would be to take a Man Trip. Don’t get me wrong, I love my wife more than life, but knew it would be a great trip. You really couldn’t have lined up a better crew. At Christmas we got more of the guys excited about the possibilities and began narrowing down dates and mountains. The trip went off without a hitch! We were blessed with some of the best conditions possible in the ADKS in March, which can lend itself to be a bit unpredictable. We left Friday morning after a stop at Brueggers Bagels. MMM Made it up to Keene Valley around 2 – 3, unpacked and did a small hike up to a castle, which turns out to have been built for the local drunks to be housed in. After the hike we head back to camp where I build and outside fire (after Doung shovels a foot of snow out of the pit) and Jer builds and inside fire. (Our cabin had a wood burning stove, don’t get crazy) We enjoy the fire, talk photography & outdoors, and enjoyed some delicious steak, beans, and rice. We were roughin’ it. Dark sets in and we head to bed only its 91º inside our cabin. Hm That’s to hot for summer much less inside a cabin where i need to sleep. Jer proved his manhood. I guess. Woke the next morning to prepare bfast (Bacon & Eggs & Camp Coffee) before heading to the base of Big Slide. Unbelievable day. I used that word so many times that day. Unbelievable views. Unbelievable weather. Unbelievable crew. Had an amazing hike (8 miles total) with lots of falling and possible chipped bones. Headed to Lake Placid afterward to grab some Green Mountain Coffee to bring home and eat at the Lake Placid Bar & Grill. Another warm night back at base. Left around 8:30am Sunday morn. It wasn’t until this time in the car that we had the great revelation, “Team Killbear”. It is born. It will continue. Everyone was sore, but pumped, and couldn’t get rid of the buzz thinking about next year’s trip (possibly this fall). So, I have a little while to design shirts, logos, hats, belts, sweat bands, & fanny packs with the Killbear Logo on it. I’m picturing a buck with a bear in it’s mouth. What’d you guys think. Cheers

Click the image for more from the trip.