Jonathan,
I live in SW Pennsylvania. Near Tarentum/New Kensington. For Deer
Creek and Bull Creeks, I like Pheasant Tail Nymphs from 10-14's. I
haven't used GRHE's much b/c of my confidence in the PTN's. Don't be
afraid to add a bead to them either. My buddy also likes using a Red
Tag/Dambuster. Both are the same pattern, the only difference is
hook style. The Red Tag uses a standard nymph hook, the Dambuster
uses a streamer hook. The tail is a short piece of red yarn, with
peacock body and a turn or two of brownish hackle for a colar. Both
can be found in The FlyTiers Manual by Mike Dawes. This is an old
book and I picked that one as well as FlyTyers Companion up at the
Greater Pittsburgh Outdoor Show a few years ago.
I went fishing at the pond at the entrance to Park Farms Industrial
Park in Leechburg/Vandergrift (I think it matters to what side of the
road you're on). I used a Treacle Parkin, which is a Red Tag with an
orange tail instead of red, with good success on the bluegill in the
pond. I probably brought 1/2 doz to hand in 30-45 minutes before I
had to run to the daycare place and pick up my youngest. It looks
like it's going to be a fun place to stop and relax before heading
home this summer.
Catch me off list if you want to know more.
Garry
At 02:43 PM 3/31/2007, you wrote:
Hey all,
I was wondering, what are your favorite flies for stocked
trout? Opening day is coming up here in SW PA and I'm getting my
gear ready. I've got some of my favorites to tie up, but was
looking to expend and try some new ones. The local stream I fish
doesn't have many hatches and the ones it does have a very small. I
do ok using worm patterns, but nothing has done well enough to be
considered a "go to" fly. Thanks in advance.
Jonathan
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