MossyOakD
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I'm new to the forum but been lurking a while. I live on the Yough River and fish frequently. I came here to help and be helped. Nice to be here.
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spoonchucker
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/04 22:29:25
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"and be helped" Good luck with that  . Seriously, you will get alot of smart arsed, useless responses to your queries. Have a thick skin, be patient, and don't make a big deal about. Once folks know you can take the heat. You'll get alot of very usefull rsponses as well.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/05 11:04:37
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spoonchucker
"and be helped"
Good luck with that. Seriously, you will get alot of smart arsed, useless responses to your queries. Have a thick skin, be patient, and don't make a big deal about. Once folks know you can take the heat. You'll get alot of very usefull rsponses as well.
Welcome & +1 to what Spoonie said. the thicker the better. Too may trolls on here now a days.
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2012/12/05 11:42:12
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2012/12/05 12:03:26
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MossyOakD
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2012/12/05 13:21:04
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Completely understandable lol I mainly target trout, carp, and catfish in my area. Looking for some new trout spots. Got into fly fishing, I'm not master but I'm learning.
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srl135
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/05 19:20:49
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Welcome to the site. I'm a newbie as well.
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spoonchucker
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2012/12/05 19:46:18
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I forgot to say, some of those smart arsed answers might come from me. But I will also help ya, if & when I can.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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2012/12/05 20:24:45
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where you fish west newton ?fish from boat ? buddy of mine is doing very good with walleye right now down there.
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MossyOakD
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2012/12/05 21:01:23
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No I live in Connellsville and fish primarily around Connellsville, usually up from Connellsville. Never fished down from Connellsville and its all shore/wade fishing.
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bcain
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2012/12/05 22:10:18
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I live near the Yough in Smithton. Never did good in this river. It's more me than the river. I guess I never really gave it a chance or learned to fish it. I have heard that there is some nice fishing up near Connellsville. I have a couple friends up their but they don't fish. Is there good shore access around there?
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2012/12/05 22:58:23
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Welcome aboard. 
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2012/12/06 07:36:29
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We're all trolls. Have fun!!...WF
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MossyOakD
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/06 08:35:58
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bcain
I live near the Yough in Smithton. Never did good in this river. It's more me than the river. I guess I never really gave it a chance or learned to fish it. I have heard that there is some nice fishing up near Connellsville. I have a couple friends up their but they don't fish. Is there good shore access around there?
There is some good shore access, but its a lot easier if you want to wade. Park your car at the Connellsville Trail Head of the YRT and bike back a little bit towards Elk Rock in Dunbar, thats where the good trout fishing is. Those cold springs flowing into the warm river in the summer, the trout frenzy around em.
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2012/12/06 12:45:29
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Welcome aboard! I live about 10 minutes form the Yough and use to fish it three to five times a week from a mile above Connellsville to Phills place below Dawson. Quite a variety of fish in that river and when they're cooperative it's a real blast. Wood, metal, feathers, fur or live bait there is almost always something ready to charge your offering.
Enjoy Life, Be Happy, Go Fish - Often! "God has blessed America - may He continue to do so, even though we are not worthy of it". Author..... Wally Cat
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MossyOakD
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/06 14:09:53
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Wally Cat
Welcome aboard! I live about 10 minutes form the Yough and use to fish it three to five times a week from a mile above Connellsville to Phills place below Dawson. Quite a variety of fish in that river and when they're cooperative it's a real blast. Wood, metal, feathers, fur or live bait there is almost always something ready to charge your offering.
Yeah there are definitely a variety of fish in there, seen snappers well over 50 pounds down by my house. I wouldn't eat anything that comes from below the South Connellsville Dam IMO.
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Re:new to the forum
2012/12/06 22:01:55
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Welcome aboard! Rafted the Yough but never fished it! Now I know who to go to if I ever do!  Use lots of troll spray while you're here and you'll be fine! 
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bcain
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2012/12/07 01:31:40
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Thanks MossyOak. I will definitely give it a try asap.
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MossyOakD
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2012/12/07 13:56:25
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bcain
Thanks MossyOak. I will definitely give it a try asap.
Before you do let me know, I'm a member at the SCRGC and I can get us good access on the good side of the river.
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2012/12/07 20:17:48
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Connellsville here too. Trout & Smallies all year, Walleyes are hitting right now. Lots of Sauger and a few decent Musky and an occasional Northern.
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MossyOakD
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2012/12/07 22:10:16
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Youghmon
Connellsville here too. Trout & Smallies all year, Walleyes are hitting right now. Lots of Sauger and a few decent Musky and an occasional Northern.
Most people don't favor the Yough for some reason... beats me Trophy Sized Trout closer then people think.
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bcain
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2012/12/08 13:26:35
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I'm new to the forum myself. I fish the yough a lot, mainly in the van meter, smithton area. A good variety of species, trout, smallies walleye and a muskie here and there. Always wanted to hit the connellsville area may have to sometime. I think it's a great fishery.
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MossyOakD
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2012/12/08 21:09:08
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Offer stands to any forum member looking to hit the Yough for trout. Shoot me a PM and we can work something out!
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