Monday, August 4, 2014

Take a break from trout

Just in case your not normally driving across one of our many Susquehanna River bridges or have not stopped for gas along the river and noticed that "The White Fly" is on, hey there are here in very big numbers. The hatch starts about 7:30/7:45 and goes on well after dark, they seem to hold close to the banks and maybe 20/30 yards out so there is no need to really wade far. Most times it might be smaller fish to begin with but locate the correct spot and you will see some very nice bass taking them off the top but if you see a big "V" wake try to line your fly up with it because it is a large channel cat and what a fight they will give you! I fished above the Danville bridge last night and it was only smaller fish there but the hatch was not epic, some days it's great and some days not so much. The North Branch is much better as is the Sunbury side at the Fibrdam but just pick a spot and wait for the flies. No need to get fancy, I use a #14 2x long Zelon winged white spent spinner and they eat it, just go and let the trout alone for a bit.

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