spring creek rain

did state college area get enough rain to do
spring creek any good, & do you think it got
rid of some moss so we can fish it again.
 

Here is the USGS Stream Flow Chart, we did get a good amount of rain and its suppose to continue this morning.
 
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv/?site_no=01546400&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010
 

thanks Jeremy

Hello, I have to take my wife to a seminar in state college . I was planning to fish spring creek next wensday. sounds like conditions are off. i have never fished that area before and only have about 7 hours to give it a try. is there any spots on the creek or other waters in the area ? catch & release

Esox, never heard of a cressbug, could you describe? I have done well on size 18 prince nymphs as well. It seems like the smaller the better, these fish are fished for year round.

E.H.- Ed taught me to fish but Shhhhhhhhhhhh!

ORIGINAL: Esox_Hunter

lol...I can't imagine your serious.  I never have met the guy but a few of his fly patterns always have a place in my box. 

Salmo, honestly have you ever met him?  I have heard nothing but good things about him.  Also have heard he frequents Cold Spring Angler flyshop.  I figure that is your neck of the woods, and I have only been there a handful of times.

Yes- I am serious. He is my mentour and I know him well. I cut my learning curve by nine tenths thanks to Ed taking a likeing to me. Every year I have my mom make him a Black Raspberry Pie as payment for the knowledge.
He and I are far apart in age, but kindred spirits. He is a great friend.
Over the last year or so I haven't seen him much, but yes he goes to that shop. Usually shows up about 10:30 and stays till lunch time. Oh the storys he has handed down to me!
I just got a mailer from Cold Springs. Retirement sale. I know Herb (the owner) is about 70. I need to see whats up. Will post when I know. I live a mile or so from there so I should get in there soon.

S14 send me your addy if you need a few cress/sow bugs. I will send a few.
They don't look like much- but I hear they work well on limestoners.

thanks , esox

ORIGINAL: Esox_Hunter

Be a real shame to see that shop close.  I stop in there everytime im in the area.  They are some really nice and knowledgeable people, which is hard to come by in most shops.

I stopped in this morning and yes they are closing up at the end of the year.
Everything in house is 25% off right now.
I talked to Shenk. He was up in Newfoundland Salmon fishing the last time I looked him up. Said he caught one Salmon. About 20 lb..
If you don't have his book it's pretty good. Made me fall in love with the Letort even before I ever laid eyes on it.

Fished on Saturday during Penn State football game.  No one was fishing.  Water is very low and clear.  I used 7x tippet and size 24 midges, dry and larva.  Hooked about 7 small fish, all under 10 inches, mostly on the larva patterns.  The stream desparately needs rain.

Nice. I haven't had a chance to fish small parrerns much this year.

Hey- where's the Report and Pics from last weekend? Patiently waiting...
Still haven't tied the flies, but will get around to it this weekend if I can round up all of my hunting stuff in time to go sit in the woods on Monday.

Strong Work Men!
 

Sorry for the delay. I had to tie a dozen flies for a swap on a crazy site I dabble in. It took all I had to get those off.
Some dude from Ireland had his flies in before me. lol
The stuff is laying here. One more night- then I'm off for a while.
Right now I'm off to bed.
Trutta

I got the pics. I'm pretty upset I couldn't go after seeing how it went. You boys can either lay it down (my term for those who can fish), or you were just lucky. I should think the first is true.
As for keeping some fish- I do the same on my trips. Gotta have evidence for the wife. LOL I too must find a good Y stick to carry them because I don't own a stringer.
In case you guys didn't know I frequent the Salmon River NY Board too.
Here's a pic from my last trip there a month age to prove I give one the coup de gras on occasion too. It's put and take. I could never lower the priest on a wild fish.
Don't mind the grey Goat. I'm not that old. 3 kids. 2 of them are twins...lol