What a great video, really cool watching both of you pull in nice fish on various nymphs, tiny to large. Also very cool that you called out which nymphs were taken.
Thank you brother! I really try to always tell my viewers what fly I caught a fish on, and somewhere in the video, show the fly. Yes, Ryan and I are always changing and trying different patterns throughout the day, but once we find an effective combination, we’ll stick with it until the fish switches it’s appetite. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Another great video Scott. Thanks for bringing us along. So much for the theory that later in the day the water warms up and the fish become more active. Not that day any way.
Hey Chuck! Thank you, the rock/bug clip turned out well. I usually can’t get the focus that clear when I do it by myself, because I’m trying to look at the rock and bugs and show y’all at the same time. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@berks8260 Hey Phil! Yep, a truly fun day. Gotta put Penns on your bucket list , next few months is a great time, lotta bug activity starting. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Scott, enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for the short etymology lesson from the water. Every little bit helps. Nice fish produced on the Penn! Thanks for bringing us on.
Hey Jerome! Yes, Dave is the perfect teacher for bugs, glad that clip came out well. Penns is looking really good so far this year, hope you get a chance to fish it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great job Scott, we can all get in a rut fishing our favorites and not changing up enough. thanks for reminding us to make switches and back if warranted.
Hello Jim! Yes, it’s nice to change it up when needed, but if you got a fly that’s hot, get the most out of it while you can. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hello Sam! Yessir, I do consider myself very lucky or blessed. I feel like Dave and I are carrying the torch on TH-cam for the traditional fly fishermen. He’s a great friend and colleague. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thank you brother! One of many fly boxes 😅 with me. Yessir, Dave is a very very good fly fisherman! Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hey Craig! Hope you’re doing well, just watched your drop shot video. I gotta get out to western PA sometime , some great looking water out there too. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Another great one Scott! Love it when your friend turned over rocks , boy he sure knows his bugs ! That’s a fantastic river with lots of structure, looks tough to wade but sure worth it ! I’m sure the movement on that wiggle nymph gets alot of attention and makes it successful! Good job getting into a bunch! Tight lines buddy!
Hello and Happy Easter! Oh yes, Dave is a bug guy all the way, he’s one of the authors for the Keystone Fly Fishing book. Hope you get a chance to fish Penns, it’s looking great this year. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I love fishing there. The fish are beautiful and strong! I cracked up when you put the wiggle nymph back on and Dave said “no kidding.” So funny. Great video Scott. I’ve got to get back to Penns. Thank you!
Hey Scott! Click you heels three times and say, "There's no place like Penns. There's no place like Penns!" Don't you wish it could just magically take us there. That crazy wiggle-nymph does it again, guess that's why I always have a half dozen on hand. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Nice day on Penn’s, you guys did well. I fished that same stretch in early June last year, great spot. Good call on the wading staff, I chewed it good! Thanks! Dave
Hi Dave! I’m pretty sure on most of the bigger waters, I’m going to use my wading staff way more often. Gotta come to terms with my limitations, safety first! So much good water on Penns, hard to pick a favorite spot. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Howdy Scott nice Sunday morning video with my coffee lol,, got me thinking, tie up some wiggle nymphs.. good to see Dave out there with you. Peace love the show.
Hi Bob! You hit the nail on the head, Dave is a great caster and instructor and also the bug professor. Yes, very glad I brought the wading staff, gotta give Penns the respect that it’s due. Thanks for watching and commenting b
Yo Ho Cory! Yes, the water was perfect, but I was surprised how the feeding just shut down after lunch. Guess they were full. Later towards evening we did see a few risers for stonefly adults but just a few. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ha! You’re killing me! I’m picturing the trout walking out of the water with their fins up in the air 😂 “We give up! No chance with Scott and Dave. Just make it quick and painless”. Yes, Penns is shaping up very well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi William! I’m happy to say, I’ve used it my last two times out since. I feel much more safer with it and not as hard on my knees too. Good luck in May 👍🏻. Thanks for watching and commenting.
another great video Scott. It looks like I should tie some wiggle nymphs….anxious to see how they work in still waters of the Adirondack Ponds. Thank you again
Hi James! Hmmm, that’s something I haven’t done yet, using it in still water. The novelty of the nymph makes it that much more fun when you actually catch fish on it. It has honestly worked on so many different streams and I’ve caught a lot of big fish on it also. Seriously, give it a shot, may surprise you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wiggle wiggle wiggle…😀 Wow Scott!! You and Dave caught some really nice fish on Penns. Just a beautiful Creek with a healthy population of wild fish. It is no wonder as to why this place is a go to destination for a lot of us fly fisherman. As always another enjoyable upload. Take care and God bless. ✝️
MICHAEL!! What up!? Definitely a bucket list destination, I hope you get a chance to fish it this year. Hope to see you soon. We'll talk. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like I wasn’t fishing the right type of water on penns recently. Spent too much time hitting the faster riffs and runs when it looks like most of your fish were in the slower moving water. Lesson learned lol great video Scott!
Hi buddy! Well, that water was moving pretty good and had some deep riffles to it, but we were not really successful in the shallow riffs for some reason. Very soon they’ll be in the shallow riffs and everywhere, the bugs are gonna be in full swing really soon. I would be in a week we’ll be seeing Grannoms. Get ready! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Scott! Another fun one to watch! Looks hard to Wade. However, the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers can be that way! Hope to send you some footage soon, Still living out of boxes from the move! Talk soon my friend!
Dave!! Hope you’re doing well. Yes, I’m sure you have a ton of boxes still to unpack. Penns is one of the most difficult streams to wade in PA, I’ll always have my wading staff there from now on! Hope you get into the water soon Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi Justin! Oh boy, I don’t know about that! Might be bathroom reading material, ha!😅 But thanks for all your support, glad I could take you along. Always a fun and interesting day with Dave. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hope you been out fishing the past 10 days looking for another video . I caught some pa trout ;) 😊 went to evitts creek opening day all tiny tiny rainbow stockers whole bunch of them . Went to lake koon yesterday too . They put a bunch of small ones in and a few big old trout . None of them big ones would bite though . Tons of the small ones for sure .
Oh yes, I’ve been out. Got a good video for Easter Sunday at 6am, stay tune. Sometimes you need some simple fun days, I call them, “Confidence Booster Days”. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow, you catch fish when Dave is still on top of the hill. You wanted to be the master today. Just messing with you Scott. Awesome video again. Two masters at work. Hope to see a West Branch video next week. Must not have gotten any rain from State College north because down south here everything is blown out. Dave knows his bugs huh?
Hey George! Actually, I was waiting for Dave, and he said, "No, you go ahead and start, I forgot something back in my car". So, I did my opening, and then proceeded to fish my way across stream. I'm sorry, no WB video, too windy and rainy, but I did a little video from a local DHALO stream section. That may be for next week. Oh yes, Dave knows his bugs, big time! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome video! Will be hitting Penn's near Poe Paddy Campground second week of May. Could you recommend a few dries, nymphs, emergers that could be successful?
Hello James! Well, that time of year a bunch of different bugs, tail end of the Hendricksons, definitely sulfurs, and starting March Browns, plus tan and light olive and dark olive caddis, and there’s always BWOs around. Hendricksons will be in the 14s, sulfurs 14-16, March Browns/Gray Fox in 10-12, BWOs in 18-20, and caddis in 14-16. All those respective nymphs and pupas, and soft hackles. Sorry, just so much going on at that time. Also don’t forget big brown and golden stonefly nymphs in size 10. And never show up without some Globugs, San Juan or squirmy worms, green weenies and your favorite perdigons, especially a medium shiny blue color, and some Walt’s Worms. I think that’s enough, ha! Good luck and have fun!
@@jamestimko8488 Well yes, but it’s just a different version of a stonefly nymph, then again, it could be the hot fly, no one really knows. I’d say if you don’t mind tying it or buying it, then bring a couple.
Hi Scott, Wow fishing with a living legend [the man's a God!!!] Great to see you and Dave together on the stream [one of my bucket list items] I see you are using a tandem hook pattern for your wiggler Do you notice which hook took more fish? Was that moss on the tail or is that tied with a longer tail? Fun to hear Dave describe all the 'bugs' on the rocks especially identifying the "immature sulphur nymphs" [would an olive Perdigon be used to imitate those little guys?] And one last questio [sorry]; how would you describe Dave's pattern for his Hendrickson [dark brown] nymph? Thanks and all the best; be safe out there and God bless Chuck S.
Hi Chuck! Love getting together with Dave whenever I can. Maybe we’ll have another video with us both later on this Spring. My wiggle nymph does have an ostrich herl tail with around 5 fibers about the length of the abdomen. Yes, I think an olive perdigon or a Gasolina will represent a Baetis nymph or Sulphur nymph adequately. Hope you get a chance to fish Penns , you’ll love it! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Well blow me down ! That was great footage . You guys look like you had alot of fun . Great to see the variety of bugs starting to show up on the rocks . I always learn something from your videos . I noticed the right hand reel you were using . Is that to give your right forearm a break fighting the fish ? Lol ! Thanks for another great video as always .
Hey hey Jeff! Yessir, bugs are getting pretty active, a fun and exciting time for fly fishermen. Actually, I have all my fly reels set up for right hand reeling, I’m just more comfortable that way, and right before I land every fish, I’ll switch and net the fish with my left hand. Crazy, but that’s me 😅. Thanks for watching and commenting and all your support.
Hey, Scott. You guys were great. Stranger walking stream side “how’s the fishing going? “ Dave R. “…slow…” Love that answer. You mentioned you and Dave have different styles. Other than the flies, whats separates your styles? PS ain’t no shame in carrying a staff. I’m pretty sure Moses would have his out on Penns too. Good luck on the upper De.!
Hi Anthony! Love interacting with fellow fishermen streamside. Well, Dave was using his drop shot style of nymphing and I was doing my usual technique, different methods can present the flies good enough to get the fish to hit. Also helps a lot when the fish are hungry and actively feeding. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like you had a blast at Penns. I have a question. I bought a Cutthroat furled leader to try. Does yours have a mono attachment that connects to your fly line or does the furled leader attach directly to the fly line? Also, I cant tell from your videos but are you floating the cutthroat leader or lifting it off the water slightly? TY.
Good morning Adam! All my Cutthroat Furled Leaders have a loop to attach loop to loop to your fly line and the other end you usually can order a loop or tippet ring to attach to your mono. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Now for my drift, it all depends on depth and flow, if you’re fishing close enough you may be able to keep part of your leader off the water, but once you’re out a certain distance, some or all of your leader may be in/on the water, also I’m not a fan of high-sticking, so I don’t really focus on that.
Hi Russ! Well, not really, I only play fish on the reel if they put themselves on the reel, like if they go for a run or I’m getting down almost no play line left. Most fish I still bring in by hand.
Scott- great meeting you today. Thanks for all the on-the-water tips. Priceless. Gonna try your leader set up. Quick question- do you use the bow of the fly line as your indicator? Or is your furled leader out of the water as the indicator for nymphing. Again- thanks for tips …. And the flies.
Hey Doc Joe! My indicator is the bow, more so towards where it enters the water, sometimes I can even see some of my line in under the water and focus on that, most times most of my furled leader is under water, especially if I’m long distance nymphing. Hope this helps. Good luck!
I know this video isn’t about the Tulpehocken, but I was just wondering if you had any tips for that Creek since I know you fish there often. I’ve really been struggling at that creek recently. I use 4x leader to a waltz worm and then 12 inches of tippet down I add a San Juan worm. I also have a split shot splitting the two. My strike indicator is about 4 feet up from the San Juan worm. Is there not enough weight, line? Am I not presenting it right. Tips would be appreciated on how to really fish your recommended setup. Any tips are appreciated. Tight lines!
Hi Liam! Well, since the stocking last week, the Tully been getting pounded, so try 5x or even 6x if you’re comfortable, try the micro egg or the micro San Juan worm , also black or red pupa in size 20 or an RS2 in size 20. The rule of thumb for setting your indicator is 1.5-2x the depth of water you’re fishing, use enough weight to occasionally tap bottom or get hung up. That I’m pretty sure should get you some action and don’t overlook the flats, plenty of fish in there. Good luck and tight lines!
@@mattbeaver3650 Hi Matt! Thank you very much. Sure, I’m using a standard weight forward floating fly line, then a 50” Shorty Cutthroat Furled Leader, then 3ft of 4x Flouro, then 2ft of 5x Flouro, then my tandem rig made of 5x. I’m using 5x because the water was pretty clear, usually I use 4x. My 3 fly in-line tandem rig has the flies around 14-15” apart from each other. I build it from heaviest fly up top to lightest on the bottom, and I place my splitshot above the top fly. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
yo scott, another good one to watch, you and dave did well up on penns. were those flows around normal or a bit under? water looked pretty clear but very fishable. liked the rock turning lesson to, those hendrickson's were large but alot of sulfurs an caddis to. jack and i gotta get up that way, maybe before we leave for potter in a few weeks. looking forward to your west branch video to. great job as usual and enjoyed watching
Hi Mike! Thank you very much! The flow was very close to normal, around 330cfs, but a teeny bit higher and a little dirty I would have preferred, but still no complaint. Sorry no WB video, was too windy and rainy. Take care and tight lines! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hi Austin! My leader for nymphing is around 9ft then I start my tandem rig, my flies are around 14-15” apart. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hey Scott! The old wiggle nymph strikes again. Since I don’t tie them do you think a micro jig streamer would have the same results? Some beautiful fish you and Dave caught,thanks for the video and good luck on the WB.
Hi Dale! Funny you should ask, I did try the black micro jig streamer for about twenty minutes without any hits. The fish were better than average and fought well. Things looking up so far for Penns this year 👍🏻. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hi, Scott. Thanks for another great vid. A coupla questions. Which reel are you using and are you wearing spikes or felt on that slippery bottom? Thank you!
Hi brother! I was using my Nautilus reel matched for a 3wt rod and I am wearing felt with Orvis Posi Grip studs, but believe me, so glad I still brought the wading staff with me. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hey Scott, another informative and fun video. Thanks for your content. I had a question, I think I'll hit the Tully this Friday morning, any suggestions on what might work this time of year?
Thanks brother! Well, I haven’t been there for about a week, caddis should be showing up very soon and BWOs have been coming off in the afternoons and there’s always midges around, AND it just got stocked yesterday, but flows are low because they’re filling the lake. So Globugs, worm patterns, pink beaded Walt’s, olive emerger patterns, Caddis patterns, red or black zebra midges, RS2 , and small 18-20 soft hackles, those should get you started. Good luck and have fun! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 WOW! Thank you so much for the help and info. I will be sure to have my flybox ready with those. It's also good to know they have just stocked!! Thanks again!
What a great video, really cool watching both of you pull in nice fish on various nymphs, tiny to large. Also very cool that you called out which nymphs were taken.
Thank you brother! I really try to always tell my viewers what fly I caught a fish on, and somewhere in the video, show the fly. Yes, Ryan and I are always changing and trying different patterns throughout the day, but once we find an effective combination, we’ll stick with it until the fish switches it’s appetite. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Another great video Scott. Thanks for bringing us along. So much for the theory that later in the day the water warms up and the fish become more active. Not that day any way.
Hi Greg! You got that right! Actually wish now we’d have gotten there a little earlier, next time. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for another great instructional video- bonus entomology course thrown in with Mr. Rothrock!
Hi Jeb! Yes, I also enjoyed that little entomology course clip, Dave knows his bugs! Glad you enjoyed it too. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Yeah Scott !! Wiggle wiggle!!! Loved the rock turning segment with Dave ✅ awesome as always 🎣👍🏼 thanks for sharing
Hey Chuck! Thank you, the rock/bug clip turned out well. I usually can’t get the focus that clear when I do it by myself, because I’m trying to look at the rock and bugs and show y’all at the same time. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Looks like a great adventure. Those bugs were very interesting and educational. I have to get
Up there!
@@berks8260
Hey Phil! Yep, a truly fun day. Gotta put Penns on your bucket list , next few months is a great time, lotta bug activity starting. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Scott, enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for the short etymology lesson from the water. Every little bit helps. Nice fish produced on the Penn! Thanks for bringing us on.
Hey Jerome! Yes, Dave is the perfect teacher for bugs, glad that clip came out well. Penns is looking really good so far this year, hope you get a chance to fish it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great job Scott, we can all get in a rut fishing our favorites and not changing up enough. thanks for reminding us to make switches and back if warranted.
Hello Jim! Yes, it’s nice to change it up when needed, but if you got a fly that’s hot, get the most out of it while you can. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great vid Scott. How lucky are you to fish with Dave Rothrock he forgot more about flyfishing than most will ever know. Awesome video
Hello Sam! Yessir, I do consider myself very lucky or blessed. I feel like Dave and I are carrying the torch on TH-cam for the traditional fly fishermen. He’s a great friend and colleague. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
You are living good, and that was a fun video. Was great to get a look at your fly box. Your friend was really good, too!
Thank you brother! One of many fly boxes 😅 with me. Yessir, Dave is a very very good fly fisherman! Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great video once again Scott Very nice scenery and also very nice fish Keep those videos coming and stay safe
Hey hey Snook! Thank you brother! Very nice morning with Mr. Dave, gotta love Penns! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Nice water and some good fishing with Dave! Good stuff Scott! Tightlines!
Hey Craig! Hope you’re doing well, just watched your drop shot video. I gotta get out to western PA sometime , some great looking water out there too. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551....would love to hit some water with you!
Another nice video ,we always look forward to your Sunday morning videos.Thanks for sharing Scott
Good morning Deb! Glad to be part of your Sunday morning routine, ha! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Another great one Scott! Love it when your friend turned over rocks , boy he sure knows his bugs ! That’s a fantastic river with lots of structure, looks tough to wade but sure worth it ! I’m sure the movement on that wiggle nymph gets alot of attention and makes it successful! Good job getting into a bunch! Tight lines buddy!
Hello and Happy Easter! Oh yes, Dave is a bug guy all the way, he’s one of the authors for the Keystone Fly Fishing book. Hope you get a chance to fish Penns, it’s looking great this year. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I love fishing there. The fish are beautiful and strong! I cracked up when you put the wiggle nymph back on and Dave said “no kidding.” So funny. Great video Scott. I’ve got to get back to Penns. Thank you!
Hey Scott! Click you heels three times and say, "There's no place like Penns. There's no place like Penns!" Don't you wish it could just magically take us there. That crazy wiggle-nymph does it again, guess that's why I always have a half dozen on hand. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Nice day on Penn’s, you guys did well. I fished that same stretch in early June last year, great spot. Good call on the wading staff, I chewed it good! Thanks! Dave
Hi Dave! I’m pretty sure on most of the bigger waters, I’m going to use my wading staff way more often. Gotta come to terms with my limitations, safety first! So much good water on Penns, hard to pick a favorite spot. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Beautiful location Scott. Looks like you guys had a great day. Thanks for taking us along.
Hey Michael! Yes, we did, a fun day! You're welcome and my pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Howdy Scott nice Sunday morning video with my coffee lol,, got me thinking, tie up some wiggle nymphs.. good to see Dave out there with you. Peace love the show.
Good morning Mr. Fudd! Glad to be part of your Sunday morning routine. Yes, we both had a very fun day! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thanks Scott for sharing. Beautiful day on the water. Keep up the good work. 👌
Hi Todd! You’ll find out soon enough how fun Penns is. Hope to see you soon. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Good on the wading staff!! That looked pretty tricky to wade. Great episode!! Thanks for Bugs 101 too. Dave looks like a casting pro!!
Hi Bob! You hit the nail on the head, Dave is a great caster and instructor and also the bug professor. Yes, very glad I brought the wading staff, gotta give Penns the respect that it’s due. Thanks for watching and commenting b
Another awesome video!! Always love watching your nymphing videos. Learning a lot from you!
Thank you buddy! Glad they’re helping. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Penns! The water looks awesome, Scott. Congrats on a great day with Dave!
Yo Ho Cory! Yes, the water was perfect, but I was surprised how the feeding just shut down after lunch. Guess they were full. Later towards evening we did see a few risers for stonefly adults but just a few. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very nice, looks like an amazing day on the water. I’ll be fishing Penns soon! The fish didn’t stand a chance against you and Dave.
Ha! You’re killing me! I’m picturing the trout walking out of the water with their fins up in the air 😂 “We give up! No chance with Scott and Dave. Just make it quick and painless”. Yes, Penns is shaping up very well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video Scott. I’ll be looking forward to seeing your videos on the Delaware. Be take care my friend
Hello Michael! Very sorry, no WB video, was too windy and rainy. Glad you enjoyed this one tho. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks Scott, enjoyed the video. Hopefully, I'll get the opportunity to fish Penn's one day.
Hi John! Oh yes, put it on your bucket list, definitely worth it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good advice. I never wade Penn's below Coburn without a wading staff. Thanks for sharing Scott. I'll be there in May.
Hi William! I’m happy to say, I’ve used it my last two times out since. I feel much more safer with it and not as hard on my knees too. Good luck in May 👍🏻. Thanks for watching and commenting.
another great video Scott. It looks like I should tie some wiggle nymphs….anxious to see how they work in still waters of the Adirondack Ponds. Thank you again
Hi James! Hmmm, that’s something I haven’t done yet, using it in still water. The novelty of the nymph makes it that much more fun when you actually catch fish on it. It has honestly worked on so many different streams and I’ve caught a lot of big fish on it also. Seriously, give it a shot, may surprise you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wiggle wiggle wiggle…😀
Wow Scott!! You and Dave caught some really nice fish on Penns. Just a beautiful Creek with a healthy population of wild fish. It is no wonder as to why this place is a go to destination for a lot of us fly fisherman.
As always another enjoyable upload. Take care and God bless. ✝️
MICHAEL!! What up!? Definitely a bucket list destination, I hope you get a chance to fish it this year. Hope to see you soon. We'll talk. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 you’re welcome Scott, it’s always a pleasure to watch and comment. Looking forward to seeing you as well.✝️
Thanks for sharing Scott!
You’re welcome Reid! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I look forward to fishing with you in your videos on Sundays. Thanks Scott
Good morning Doug! You’re welcome and my pleasure! Thanks for watching and all your support.
Nice job guys , I always enjoy your comments and fishing skills. Thanks again and God bless
Hello Richard! You’re welcome and my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video Scott. Penn’s has been my nemesis. Old Lefty and I will be fishing together in early May. Keep up the great work.
Hi Andy! Well, anytime in May is great on Penns. Hope you get some redemption this time, hope my videos help. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like I wasn’t fishing the right type of water on penns recently. Spent too much time hitting the faster riffs and runs when it looks like most of your fish were in the slower moving water. Lesson learned lol great video Scott!
Hi buddy! Well, that water was moving pretty good and had some deep riffles to it, but we were not really successful in the shallow riffs for some reason. Very soon they’ll be in the shallow riffs and everywhere, the bugs are gonna be in full swing really soon. I would be in a week we’ll be seeing Grannoms. Get ready! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks Scott, looked like a fun day. So glad spring is finally here…
OMG!! You and me both! Can’t wait for hatches to start up and seeing more regular risers👍🏻. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Scott! Another fun one to watch! Looks hard to Wade. However, the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers can be that way! Hope to send you some footage soon, Still living out of boxes from the move! Talk soon my friend!
Dave!! Hope you’re doing well. Yes, I’m sure you have a ton of boxes still to unpack. Penns is one of the most difficult streams to wade in PA, I’ll always have my wading staff there from now on! Hope you get into the water soon Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice day on the water!
Hi Dean! Thank you brother! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Nice job Scott! Gonna try to get up there end of April.
Thank you buddy! That's great, anytime for here on throughout Spring is a great time to be on Penns. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I think you guys should write a book on your experiences fly fishing I’d buy it no doubt you’ve been a huge guide to my experience fly fishing
Hi Justin! Oh boy, I don’t know about that! Might be bathroom reading material, ha!😅 But thanks for all your support, glad I could take you along. Always a fun and interesting day with Dave. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Man that is spectacular looking water
Hey Dan! Definitely gotta hit Penns sometime, plan for at least 2-3 days, so many good spots. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 yah I might do a full pa trip this year
Hope you been out fishing the past 10 days looking for another video . I caught some pa trout ;) 😊 went to evitts creek opening day all tiny tiny rainbow stockers whole bunch of them . Went to lake koon yesterday too . They put a bunch of small ones in and a few big old trout . None of them big ones would bite though . Tons of the small ones for sure .
Oh yes, I’ve been out. Got a good video for Easter Sunday at 6am, stay tune. Sometimes you need some simple fun days, I call them, “Confidence Booster Days”. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow, you catch fish when Dave is still on top of the hill. You wanted to be the master today. Just messing with you Scott. Awesome video again. Two masters at work. Hope to see a West Branch video next week. Must not have gotten any rain from State College north because down south here everything is blown out. Dave knows his bugs huh?
Hey George! Actually, I was waiting for Dave, and he said, "No, you go ahead and start, I forgot something back in my car". So, I did my opening, and then proceeded to fish my way across stream. I'm sorry, no WB video, too windy and rainy, but I did a little video from a local DHALO stream section. That may be for next week. Oh yes, Dave knows his bugs, big time! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Do flies get caught in your new net? You are right about the lively legs net we have. Flies always get caught in there.
Yes, the net is made very similar to the Lively Legz net but I like the square frame.
That wiggle nymph has similar size and body as them nymphs you found under them rocks probably why they were crushing it so much
Naa, those nymphs were much smaller, but they are very similar size to a golden stonefly nymph, which there’s a ton in Penns.
Awesome video! Will be hitting Penn's near Poe Paddy Campground second week of May. Could you recommend a few dries, nymphs, emergers that could be successful?
Hello James! Well, that time of year a bunch of different bugs, tail end of the Hendricksons, definitely sulfurs, and starting March Browns, plus tan and light olive and dark olive caddis, and there’s always BWOs around. Hendricksons will be in the 14s, sulfurs 14-16, March Browns/Gray Fox in 10-12, BWOs in 18-20, and caddis in 14-16. All those respective nymphs and pupas, and soft hackles. Sorry, just so much going on at that time. Also don’t forget big brown and golden stonefly nymphs in size 10. And never show up without some Globugs, San Juan or squirmy worms, green weenies and your favorite perdigons, especially a medium shiny blue color, and some Walt’s Worms. I think that’s enough, ha! Good luck and have fun!
@@pawoodsnwater7551 Thanks for such a detailed response...keep the videos coming!
Scott...I know you use wiggle bugs / nymphs...would that be a good fly to take?
@@jamestimko8488 Well yes, but it’s just a different version of a stonefly nymph, then again, it could be the hot fly, no one really knows. I’d say if you don’t mind tying it or buying it, then bring a couple.
Hi Scott,
Wow fishing with a living legend [the man's a God!!!]
Great to see you and Dave together on the stream [one of my bucket list items]
I see you are using a tandem hook pattern for your wiggler
Do you notice which hook took more fish?
Was that moss on the tail or is that tied with a longer tail?
Fun to hear Dave describe all the 'bugs' on the rocks especially identifying the "immature sulphur nymphs" [would an olive Perdigon be used to imitate those little guys?]
And one last questio [sorry]; how would you describe Dave's pattern for his Hendrickson [dark brown] nymph?
Thanks and all the best; be safe out there and God bless
Chuck S.
Hi Chuck! Love getting together with Dave whenever I can. Maybe we’ll have another video with us both later on this Spring. My wiggle nymph does have an ostrich herl tail with around 5 fibers about the length of the abdomen. Yes, I think an olive perdigon or a Gasolina will represent a Baetis nymph or Sulphur nymph adequately. Hope you get a chance to fish Penns , you’ll love it! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Well blow me down ! That was great footage . You guys look like you had alot of fun . Great to see the variety of bugs starting to show up on the rocks . I always learn something from your videos . I noticed the right hand reel you were using . Is that to give your right forearm a break fighting the fish ? Lol ! Thanks for another great video as always .
Hey hey Jeff! Yessir, bugs are getting pretty active, a fun and exciting time for fly fishermen. Actually, I have all my fly reels set up for right hand reeling, I’m just more comfortable that way, and right before I land every fish, I’ll switch and net the fish with my left hand. Crazy, but that’s me 😅. Thanks for watching and commenting and all your support.
Hey, Scott. You guys were great.
Stranger walking stream side “how’s the fishing going? “
Dave R. “…slow…”
Love that answer.
You mentioned you and Dave have different styles. Other than the flies, whats separates your styles?
PS ain’t no shame in carrying a staff. I’m pretty sure Moses would have his out on Penns too.
Good luck on the upper De.!
Hi Anthony! Love interacting with fellow fishermen streamside. Well, Dave was using his drop shot style of nymphing and I was doing my usual technique, different methods can present the flies good enough to get the fish to hit. Also helps a lot when the fish are hungry and actively feeding. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks like you had a blast at Penns. I have a question. I bought a Cutthroat furled leader to try. Does yours have a mono attachment that connects to your fly line or does the furled leader attach directly to the fly line? Also, I cant tell from your videos but are you floating the cutthroat leader or lifting it off the water slightly? TY.
Good morning Adam! All my Cutthroat Furled Leaders have a loop to attach loop to loop to your fly line and the other end you usually can order a loop or tippet ring to attach to your mono. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Now for my drift, it all depends on depth and flow, if you’re fishing close enough you may be able to keep part of your leader off the water, but once you’re out a certain distance, some or all of your leader may be in/on the water, also I’m not a fan of high-sticking, so I don’t really focus on that.
Ride the painted pony, and let the spinning wheel fly!!! Godspeed Scott!!!
Thank you brother Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Scott I notice your playing them on the reel now
Hi Russ! Well, not really, I only play fish on the reel if they put themselves on the reel, like if they go for a run or I’m getting down almost no play line left. Most fish I still bring in by hand.
Scott- great meeting you today. Thanks for all the on-the-water tips. Priceless. Gonna try your leader set up. Quick question- do you use the bow of the fly line as your indicator? Or is your furled leader out of the water as the indicator for nymphing. Again- thanks for tips …. And the flies.
Hey Doc Joe! My indicator is the bow, more so towards where it enters the water, sometimes I can even see some of my line in under the water and focus on that, most times most of my furled leader is under water, especially if I’m long distance nymphing. Hope this helps. Good luck!
I know this video isn’t about the Tulpehocken, but I was just wondering if you had any tips for that Creek since I know you fish there often. I’ve really been struggling at that creek recently. I use 4x leader to a waltz worm and then 12 inches of tippet down I add a San Juan worm. I also have a split shot splitting the two. My strike indicator is about 4 feet up from the San Juan worm. Is there not enough weight, line? Am I not presenting it right. Tips would be appreciated on how to really fish your recommended setup. Any tips are appreciated. Tight lines!
Hi Liam! Well, since the stocking last week, the Tully been getting pounded, so try 5x or even 6x if you’re comfortable, try the micro egg or the micro San Juan worm , also black or red pupa in size 20 or an RS2 in size 20. The rule of thumb for setting your indicator is 1.5-2x the depth of water you’re fishing, use enough weight to occasionally tap bottom or get hung up. That I’m pretty sure should get you some action and don’t overlook the flats, plenty of fish in there. Good luck and tight lines!
Hi Scott another great video. Mind sharing the leader setup you use on Penns?
@@mattbeaver3650
Hi Matt! Thank you very much. Sure, I’m using a standard weight forward floating fly line, then a 50” Shorty Cutthroat Furled Leader, then 3ft of 4x Flouro, then 2ft of 5x Flouro, then my tandem rig made of 5x. I’m using 5x because the water was pretty clear, usually I use 4x. My 3 fly in-line tandem rig has the flies around 14-15” apart from each other. I build it from heaviest fly up top to lightest on the bottom, and I place my splitshot above the top fly. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 thanks for your advice
Nice video Scott! Were you using an indicator?
Thank you buddy! No, no indicator or sighter, just focusing on my fly line. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
yo scott, another good one to watch, you and dave did well up on penns. were those flows around normal or a bit under? water looked pretty clear but very fishable. liked the rock turning lesson to, those hendrickson's were large but alot of sulfurs an caddis to. jack and i gotta get up that way, maybe before we leave for potter in a few weeks. looking forward to your west branch video to. great job as usual and enjoyed watching
Hi Mike! Thank you very much! The flow was very close to normal, around 330cfs, but a teeny bit higher and a little dirty I would have preferred, but still no complaint. Sorry no WB video, was too windy and rainy. Take care and tight lines! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
How long is your leader and how far do you space out your flies? Thanks so much
Hi Austin! My leader for nymphing is around 9ft then I start my tandem rig, my flies are around 14-15” apart. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Do musky get up in penns creek ?
Wow! I really don’t know. I’ve never been down to the mouth where it empties into the Susquehanna. I wouldn’t doubt it though.
Hey Scott! The old wiggle nymph strikes again. Since I don’t tie them do you think a micro jig streamer would have the same results? Some beautiful fish you and Dave caught,thanks for the video and good luck on the WB.
Hi Dale! Funny you should ask, I did try the black micro jig streamer for about twenty minutes without any hits. The fish were better than average and fought well. Things looking up so far for Penns this year 👍🏻. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hi, Scott. Thanks for another great vid. A coupla questions. Which reel are you using and are you wearing spikes or felt on that slippery bottom? Thank you!
Hi brother! I was using my Nautilus reel matched for a 3wt rod and I am wearing felt with Orvis Posi Grip studs, but believe me, so glad I still brought the wading staff with me. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 Thank you.
Ideal conditions =successful fun
You betcha Peter! Next time we’ll have to start a little earlier. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Sweet
Hey Marc! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hey Scott, another informative and fun video. Thanks for your content.
I had a question, I think I'll hit the Tully this Friday morning, any suggestions on what might work this time of year?
Thanks brother! Well, I haven’t been there for about a week, caddis should be showing up very soon and BWOs have been coming off in the afternoons and there’s always midges around, AND it just got stocked yesterday, but flows are low because they’re filling the lake. So Globugs, worm patterns, pink beaded Walt’s, olive emerger patterns, Caddis patterns, red or black zebra midges, RS2 , and small 18-20 soft hackles, those should get you started. Good luck and have fun! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@pawoodsnwater7551 WOW! Thank you so much for the help and info. I will be sure to have my flybox ready with those. It's also good to know they have just stocked!! Thanks again!