Fly Fishing Snow Day, Brodhead Creek, PA - Wooly Bugged
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- Video of Michael Evanko fly fishing the Brodhead Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The majority of this video was shot on public water that is accessible from Creekview Park near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This video was shot on December 9, 2017 during the first notable snow fall of the season. The stream was last stocked by the state on October 17, 2017. The trout caught on this video were caught on Evanko's Green Dot Squirmy and Hare's Ear (with J:Son Nymph Legs) patterns.
Just showed my dad this video. Not only did he love the video, it started storied of when he used to fish there. Thanks for initiating the memories! Tight lines!
Russell Bell love that kind of story, hope your dad can get back out to wet a line. Thanks for watching, you are officially entered into the beanie drawing!
Great video Mike. I really like how you take the time in every video to discuss your setup. I also think it's great that you always share the name of the streams. So many fly fisherman get worried about "spot burning," but I've never thought there was much harm in giving the names of bigger streams like this. Went up to fish the Oak Orchard for the first time (by the archers club) after seeing your video from October.
MarkRambo1 how'd you make out on the Oak? Thanks for the nice words and for watching! I've entered you into the beanie giveaway for this week.
We didn't do very good, timed it about a week or 2 too late. There were some zombie kings left, but the browns had already started their spawn so they weren't really feeding either. The guys who were catching the salmon and browns were flossing them and setting the hook. Only saw a couple guys land steelhead.
AWESOME DAY!
Thank you for taking us along.
Appreciate the experience.
I live in NYC and have been driving around 3 hours to the Catskills for most of my Fly Fishing. Last few years mainly in and around Roscoe NY.
Places like the Esopus are just too far for a 1 day trip.
But I'm super psyched that there are such great public streams even closer to home. East Stroudsberg is like 1.5 hours away from Brooklyn NY.
I'm definitely planning a trip to Brodhead!
Thanks again
Plenty of fish in the Brodhead, hope you're successful! Thanks for watching!
Great winter fly fishing! I’m from Michigan, we do a lot of winter fishing, but this was best winter fly TH-cam I’ve seen!!
A bunch of us used to fish the Broadhead when we attended East Stroudsburg University. We fished a little downstream but a sewer treatment plant was installed. Upstream in town it's still a very nice stream. After years of graduating it's fun to go back to fish.
Bee Bob that’s great you still go back to fish!
Yet another great video. I like how detailed you get when talking about your set up and the body of water you're fishing. Thanks!
Thanks Gary, I really appreciate the nice comment. Glad you enjoy watching, you are now entered into the beanie drawing!
Glad to see you finally got up there, the brodhead offers lots opportunity throughout its accesses. The gorge can be very rewarding, with striper and shad opportunities in the spring and summer
I wanna fish that gorge some time. I was surprised by the number of homeless camps I ran into near East Stroudsburg on the Brodhead. Is that your experience? Thanks for commenting, you are entered into the beanie drawing!
Wooly Bugged yeah, they've always kept to themselves. I've pulled nice browns out of the gorge as well as the FFO section, that's where I see most of the wild fish
Best part of the video was a weekend afternoon and you're the only angler on the water. That is what it's all about. Love fly fishing on a snowy day....not the drive back home though! Those 'Bows definitely spent some time in that water. Almost look like wild or at least hybridized fish. Entertaining video, thanks.
Big Papi thanks buddy, they were some really well marked fish. Nice colors and spots. Thanks for commenting, you are officially entered into the beanie drawing!
Wooly Bugged Thanks Mike! I can always use another lid, I'm what you call "folically challenged"
Thanks for the history of the river as well as the stellar winter fishing. I'll check out your touques, I could always use another.
Thank you Piscator, I got your message and I'll respond. By the way, you are entered into the beanie drawing! Love your videos!
Great video, beautiful fish. I need one of those beanies. Thanks for all your hard work giving us the videos and educating your viewers of new waters to fish and flies to use. Very appreciated
Andrea Scott thanks Andrea, your comments mean a lot. You are entered into the beanie giveaway for this week!
As always, thanks for sharing! An incredible day on an amazing creek. Definitely want to make it a point to visit this one!
Make sure you check it out John! It is a great stream and well worth your time. Thanks for the comment and you are entered in the beanie drawing.
Great video. Today is Dec 28th. I went fishin up here in Wayne county today. Went to a spot that does well for me in the spring. Got skunked today. I didn't know how it would do in winter. Sure looks like you had a blast there.
Thanx for this vid. I might try some winter fishing down there sometime.
You stoked my interest in fly fishing again. I'm going to dig out the fly outfit this weekend and give it a shot. Great videos!
Keith Harnish I love to hear that! Make sure you wear your thermal underwear, it's freezing out there! You are officially entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
Thank you very much for an excellent video about your day on the Brodhead. Just purchased a great book at B&N detailing PA streams titled "Keystone Fly Fishing". There is a great piece about the Brodhead which pushed me to TH-cam and your video. Thanks for letting fellow Fly Fishermen know what you were using and where you were.
Carl Scimeca hey Carl, thanks for watching and for your nice comments. I’m glad the information I provided helped you out! Let me know how you make out first time you fish the Brodhead!
Great video Mike. I have watching a lot of Pennsylvania fly fishing on You Tube lately. You guys have some great trout fishing up in Pennsylvania. We don’t have any snow down here in North Carolina, but it definitely can get cold with snow up in our mountains. The rainbows you caught were absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for the comment Jesse, you need to get up to Pennsylvania to catch some trout!
Another excellent video Mike...thanks for sharing your trip
brian hoyt thanks Brian, I love to go fly fishing. You are officially entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
Michael, I like that beanie too! (lol) I went fly fishing once about 6 years ago my first time ever on the gunpowder up from the Monkton station along the rail trail.and caught my first trout it was maybe an inch bigger than a sardine on a dry fly. I caught a few that size. Life got in the way so my fishing adventures ended, but I'm retired now and getting my gear ready. I watched about 5 of your videos so far and enjoyed them all. Thank you for taking the time on Christmas eve 2017 to show how to prep the line. I will watch it again soon to learn the barrel knot. I live in Baltimore an never thought about Deer Creek. I was remembering as a kid going to Broad Creek Scout camp and catching pan sized trout one after another on a hand line and a black widow fly under the dam that was 58 years ago i was 9 or ten. It was the first time I had the opportunity to fish. I don't know if you have done a video on whats in your pack and how you secure your net on your back as I didn't see a magnet rig on your net. What waders do you use Michael? I have a million questions to ask but its getting late. I liked your videos more then any of those pro fisherman video's I've watched over the years. I hope you catch a trout so big you don't have to lie about it and I hope I'm around to watch you do it. Good luck my new friend! John
As per usual, outstanding video loaded with great fly fishing and information. Well done Mike
Len, thanks for the nice comment. How's the cold weather fishing been for you? Have you been on Pine recently? You are entered into the beanie drawing for this week.
No B.Pine but I have been hittng my local spring and limsestone creeks with success. You have me really motivated about fishing the Brodhead again, planning a trip for me and my grand son. Thanks aga
in for sharing.
Gotta love the snow day! I am relatively new to fly fishing and love your videos. Keep ‘me coming and thanks.
Love your videos. Keep it up. I have to get my winter fishing in vicariously through you!
Thanks Cory! I've entered you in the drawing for the beanie!
Awesome! Really enjoyed the introduction about brodhead creek.
Thanks for watching, greatly appreciated!
Thanks for the great experience, now I must fish the broadhead. From the jersey shore it will be a nice weekend to get away.
Jeff Smith that’d be a great little get away to eastern PA!
Snow and rainbows! Are you kidding me? It doesn’t get any better than this!
Enjoyed the video. Very informative. There's always something to learn from other fly rodders. Thanks for sharing a great day out.
Nicely done Mike. Im going to give Brodhead Creek a shot next week. its only about a 1 hour drive away from me. great video thanks
chris barnhart thanks for the nice comment Chris. Have you gotten out on the Brodhead yet? Let me know how you make out and Happy New Year!
thanks Mike Happy New Year. if fish a lot of different rivers for trout and once this ice clears on the river I'm going to give the Brodhead a try. i will let you know how i do.
chris barnhart let me know!
Nice video, Michael. I, too, have no problem mentioning most of the streams I fish; but, then, I guess you could call me one of the ultimate spot burners. I also believe that streams need friends since you never know when one will experience trouble...
Dave, couldn't agree more! Thanks for the nice comment, I appreciate you watching. Hope you get out this winter!
Nice Job on a snow day, very nice shots, one of my fav films! Good job brother.
Thank you SculleyREELZ, I appreciate the comment.
I was waiting for another video to get posted. I really enjoy your videos, and I absolutely have to tie a squirmy wormy pattern. A chance to win a sweet beanie is just a bonus, thanks for another cool video! I'm hoping to get back out on the water soon, we just received a fresh blanket of snow here in NY.
Dylan Hurd thanks Dylan, its great to have you as a subscriber. You are now entered into the beanie giveaway for this week!
Mike great video . Those were some of the nicest bows I ever seen . I am going to put the Brodhead on my must fish list . Nice job.
Rich, thanks for the comment. You definitely need to get the Brodhead on your list if you are near eastern PA! You are officially entered into the beanie drawing!
Another great video! I'm new to fly fishing just started a couple of months ago. Only been out a couple of times. Plan on doing a lot more next year. Can't wait till the next video. Keep them coming.
Hey Ron, I'm glad to hear you are picking up the sport. I hope you get hooked! You are entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
Wooly Bugged definitely hooked caught my first trout last month. Man was that fun. I even got my 15 year old son fly fishing with me. Thanks for the giveaway.
Excellent video. Love how you take the time to give a little background on the location and what you're using.
Thanks Sheriff! I enjoy learning about the places I go fishing. Thanks for watching and you are entered into the drawing for the beanie.
Excellent video, had no idea there was trout water in Stroudsburg. Used to deer hunt in Bush Kill and the surrounding area years ago.
John D. How was the deer hunting? I actually saw a bunch of deer creek side while making this video!
It wasn't bad. We used to go down for the special doe season and to shoot sporting clays. Lots of deer but never saw any monster bucks. The amount of posted land was amazing. The does in the water gap were exceptionally good on the table, fantastic venison.
Thanks for sharing another great day of fishing. Lot's of nice fish! I would wager that brown was wild too.
Immortan Jon there are so many fish in that stream. I can't imagine what it's like in the spring. I've entered you into the beanie drawing for this week!
Wooly Bugged Thanks! I might have try out the Broadhead Creek in the spring. Its about 2 hours from me. Looks wicked!
Awesome videos of PA creek fishing. watched about 8 today and you hooked and landed me bro...
Great results for December in PA. Brodhead is one of the few well known PA streams I have never fished. I think I need to change that.
Nice day out! Looks like another great stretch of river! Nice job!
Thanks for the nice comment, it was a great day. You are entered into the beanie drawing this week.
Another Great Video Mike. Lots of nice fish. I’ve got the itch to hit the water again now that Hunting season is winding down. Have to get over to PA to fish some day.
Chris Savva funny how that itch comes back just as hunting season is winding down. Thanks for the comment, you are now entered in the beanie drawing!
That rainbow was such a good looking fish. Nice job
Ralph Barton thanks Ralph, what a beautiful fish. You are entered into the beanie drawing!
Love watching you crush rainbows in the snow! Keep up the great content Mike!
What a magical River! Would love the scenery and solitude! I keep telling my buddy we got to do a 2 day trip in P.A.
The best TH-cam channel out there.
Good stuff as always Mike.
Matthew Kieser thanks Matt, I don't think I'm the best but I appreciate those nice comments! Thanks for watching, you are officially entered into the drawing for the beanie!
Wooly Bugged Awesome! I love seeing the PA creeks. Not sure if you ever fished the yellow breeches near Harrisburg but you should pay that a visit sometime. Beautiful browns in there!
Fine work Mike! This water is on my hitlist for sure!
Brian Kahora you definitely need to check out the Brodhead! Well worth the time! You are entered into the drawing for the beanie for this week!
Nice fish Mike, I've fished those parks a few weeks ago. Saw some fish taking BWO's but couldn't get them to take. Looks like you had a much better day than I did.
Good to see someone else fishing the same waters I fish in PA and NY.
Eric Grosbeck thanks Eric! You know I had several fish come up and chase my indicator so I'm sure a couple could've been caught on top. You are officially entered in the beanie drawing!
Wooly Bugged thanks Mike much appreciated. Enjoy your videos.
Nice video Mike. You had a great day.
Frank LaMotta thanks Frank, that was a good day, I was fortunate!
Nice video Mike. I'm going to have to get to Brodhead Creek sometime. Less than an hour from where I live. Looks like all really nice fish!
Gus Alfano great place, you should go!
Nice Job...sounds strange but I have been living in Honolulu for the past 4 years for the third time...will be glad to be back in PA fly fishing and archery hunting. Very pleasant job done on the video...will definite hit that stream!
Thanks Robert, you should definitely check out the Brodhead. The state stocks a very large number of fish there and it fishes great all year... assuming the water temps cooperate.
Mike , love your video at Brohead Creek. Looking forward to fish the creek soon. Keep putting out great video's
Great video Mike. Glad to see the winter isn’t keeping you off the water. The Broadhead is an awesome river, you should also try some of its tributaries too. Thanks for the video, keep them coming. 👍
I'm gonna hit those ribs one of these days!
Thanks Mike. I’ll throw my hat in the ring for a give away. Tight lines!
Ray Raff no pun intended, right Ray! You are officially entered into the drawing!
Thanks Mike, great job on your videos. Lots of great info. Inspired me to put the ultra lite spinning reel down and start fly fishing. Thanks My uncle just gave me a really nice fly rod outfit.
Dan McMurdy that is so great to hear. That's one of the reasons I do these videos is to share my passion so that someone else can find the sport. Great to read! You are now entered into the beanie contest!
Wooly Bugged , Cool, Thanks
Beautiful day to be out on the water! Congrats on all the fish!
Robert Garcia I love fly fishing in the snow! Thanks for watching. You are now entered for the beanie drawing this week.
I've read about the Brodhead when I was barely a teenager, but have never had, or taken the opportunity to fish it. Thanks for some of the comprehensive info on this nice PA stream ...... enjoyed the video for sure ...... take care. (edited for sp. error)
Dave, thanks for watching, I really enjoyed researching and fishing the Brodhead. Great creek, hope you can get out there on the water and catch some fish.
Great video. My son is just getting into fly fishing looks like a great creek to hit since it's not tree covered.
The Brodhead would be a great creek to get you son out on for practice. Plenty of room and fish!
Great video Mike. Water level seems higher than when I was there in October, didn't quite find those deeper pools, will have to try again this year.
Love checking out the different places you go.
Great video Mike ! I went out Saturday evening also. I’m in south west pa , might have to make my way over to central pa and explore some of those streams
Thanks Brady, what streams do you fish out in southwestern PA? Thanks for commenting, you are entered into the beanie drawing.
Wooly Bugged enlow fork , ain’t Clara fork , buffalo creek , pine creek , laurel hill
Love the video ! Little tip about ice in the eyes , when you get to your fishing spot rub a little bit of extra virgin olive oil on your rod guides and eyes , its natural for the environment and repels water hope this tip helps.
That broad head creek video was totally impressive the hears ear nymph and squirmy wormy the best nice job
Great video Mike. Looks peaceful for sure. Like the beanie 🤞🏼
Thanks for the comment Ben, glad you like the beanie.
Have a cabin just north of Brodhead! Great fishing! You should try the lackawaxen river sometime! Tail water release with huge holdover rainbow and some nice browns!
Enjoyed learned a lot watching your videos
Great job on the video Mike! I wasn’t on the water with you Saturday but I was wearing my beanie and as you know I love it so much! I’m not posting to win one, but honestly sharing how much i love the fit, style and its actually the first hat that keeps my ears warm!
#biggestfan #woolybugged #woolybuggedbeanies
Janelle Witmer I'm glad you love the hat. I hope you can experience how warm it is while on the water with a fly rod in your hand! Thanks for the nice comment. Love ya!
Just subscribed. I'm not much of a fly fisherman but love watching your vids.
That's ok Paul! Thanks for subscribing and maybe we will make fly fisherman out of you one of these days. You are now entered into the beanie drawing!
Nice day Mike. That's not far from me I am going to have to hit that. I always thought that area was private. Most of the Pocono areas are thses days.
Hey Softail, you been out fishing any of the northeastern streams recently? Ya, the Brodhead does have some private areas, but the areas in and around Stroudsburg are accessible through the parks. You are entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
No haven't been out much with archery season and I had ankle surgery I am still healing from. Almost time to break out the skis.
Great stuff again! Something about hares ear nymphs and winter rainbows, gets it done. Keep it up.
Jesse Johnson thanks for the nice comment Jesse. You've been entered into the drawing for the beanie this week!
Another great video. Thanks Mike
Thanks Big O! You are entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
Nice video, can’t wait to fish Brodhead creek!
The Brodhead is an awesome creek with miles of fishable water!
That looked so peaceful.. Thank you for sharing.
You bet Patrick, it was peaceful!
Those rainbows look a lot nicer than Pa. Fish and Boat Commission standard issue hatchery rainbows. I wonder if a local sportsmen's club is purchasing a better quality of trout for the Brodhead, similar to what Slate Run Tackle did in Pine Creek before the stretch below Slate Run became a Keystone Select water.
Thank you really enjoyed your video . Beautiful fish catches .
Thanks for watching Adriene, I appreciate that!
Stacking the bows. Cooler water temps make bows eat Mike... Few of those Bows. White tip fins are wild. That brown. Was a Wild TROUT.. Germen style. Had markings and red dots on it.. Of a Wild Brown Trout..
Thanks for Sharing....Mike...
Frankie Shoenfelt thanks Frankie, I'll take a look at your videos. You are officially entered into the beanie drawing!
Nice day on the water love your videos
William Acton thanks! I appreciate the nice comments. You're entered into my beanie drawing!
What’s the name of the indicator you used I couldn’t completely understand you?
Mitchell Bandy Lightning Strike is the brand I use.
Hey Mike, that was a great day on the Brodhead, regardless of the season. Well done!
What a fun day, thanks for commenting! You are entered into the beanie drawing!
Great video Mike. Been there often. Big Jim fished there, it was like you said, maybe the first go to stream in this country. As for the big ones they do come up from the big D. I have done well in there with what else? an Olive Wooley Bugger. Hope I run into you sometime. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the comment! I'd love to find the big ones that come up from the Delaware some day. Do you use a weighted bugger and strip it? You are now officially entered into the beanie drawing.
hey Mike, Yes, as much weight as it takes to get to bottom. gold cone, 6xlong streamer , fine[1/64 ] lead wire, from bend to eye, blood plume, SLF, spun in a loop, finegold tinsel, sometimes a long fiber wet fly hackle behind the cone. the color leans to gold but it is olive.
also I forgot, dead drift mostly but strip also.
I know this spot well. Good fishing through the years. Keep it that way
Great video brother I'm a fisherman 2 I just got a fly pole myself from the 70s it was in a barn and it has the real tooth that works really good anyways your rainbows don't look anything like our rainbow fish trout I'm in the state of Washington that looks more like a Cutthroat to me because of the red line keep up the good work
Steve Anderson thanks for commenting Steve, I hope you have fun trying out that fly pole!
I always enjoy your videos. They are well shot, well narrated and edited. The fish today were beautiful. Have you ever thought about adding a little music when you are landing the fish or during lulls in the action? Just a thought.....
Robert, I've considered music but it seems to distract from what's important, the fishing.
Great video as always man. Can you please put up pics of the beanies on, so I can see how differently they fit? Dig the beanie but not sure which one to get. Thanks! Love all these NE streams you fish.
Thanks for the feedback and for watching. I will be posting some pictures this week so that it is easy to see how they fit. You are now entered in the beanie drawing.
Wooly Bugged thank you! Keep up the great videos
Look like a great day! Thanks for the chance at a cap!
Really enjoying your videos and information. Could you mention where you accessed the Brodhead Creek for this video. Thanks
Thanks for yet another great video. I enjoy all the interesting facts which you mention in your videos, but surely you’re aware the birthplace of fly fishing as a sport is in England?
Great video really nice fish keepthe video's coming
Nice video,pretty stream, I enjoy your enthusiasm!
Thank you. There appear to be very few trees on the Broadhead, no canopy. Strange. Is that farmland in the area you fished or parkland?
One of my favorite vidios you have made
another sweet spot in pa. Hit some spring creeks ?
Another great video..another great creek to add to the list lol..you ever get to the Penn's? My home waters growing up... I'm in Syracuse now.. I do get back now n again..
Bill Knepp thanks so much Bill! I used to fish Penn's a lot in my college years, I usually get up there once or twice a year. Thanks for your comment, you are officially entered in the beanie giveaway!
I'd ask if you've fished another pa stream..but it's not a stocked water n it already to well known...
Bill Knepp I hear ya Bill!
vsry good video! hitting there this weekend with a military buddy while hes on leave! cant wait! only thing go barbless!!!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment. You are entered into the beanie drawing for this week!
Really enjoyed that! I’m heading out for my first cold weather nymphing effort this weekend. High hopes!
sapiduscorvus good for you! Enjoy it!
just watched this one; very informative and well done. Thanks
Good video about a stream on which I fish frequently. You should talk more about how you rig for fishing. HAC
nice mike thanks for sharing as always.. do me a favor. if u remember n have the time of course. in ur next video when u show us ur flies. show me how u peg that lightning strike indicator. what size are u using ?? ive bin thinking about getting so of them for ever... ive always bin using the thingamabobber.. but dont like the kink it leaves in the leader.. thanks again mike.. thumbs up brother
wow made my comment n then herd about the free beany. wow that would be frickin awesome i never won n e thing . not to mention i buy tons of gear n really need more wool... thanks again mike.. keep doing what u do.. i appreciate ur time...
michael walker Mike, you bet buddy, thanks for watching. I'll make a note to show the Lightning Strike indicator size and application to the line next time. You are entered for the beanie drawing!
thanks maybe ill see u on the river !!!
Hi Mike Great video Hey what can i USE on the Brodhead to catch trout in dead of WINTER like 26 of December to jan 6
I was successful using Squirmy Worms and Hare's Ear nymphs. Check out the Brodhead TU Chapter for more information.
cool stream ...if I'm ever in that part of PA I'll check it out! Until then I've got enough water around Centre County to keep me busy lol!
Hey I know it's 5 years ago but I really enjoyed your broadhead creek show, is the fishing still good there? Oh and I'd luv a hat ☺️🎼😎
Congrats on 1000 subscribers
Thanks Bryan!
New subscriber here and I'm really enjoying your videos. I had a question about the Squirmy Worm. I just tied a few for the first time and notice you use a bead with yours. Do you know if I could still use it as a tail fly without the bead or where to put it on a two fly rig if it's just plain. I will get around to tying the beaded version. Keep up the great work.
By the way, that authors name is Ernest Schweibert. He wrote the book “Nymphs” which is a beautiful color illustrated guide to aquatic insects… Among others
It's a great video! I want to go over there during the Christmas Holiday. Do you think that I could catch any fishing there, please?