Toms run (Cook forest area near mouth & above)

Hey guys, will be up in cook forest later in the week & "was" looking forward to fishing the clarion (via canoe "probably") but see the good 'ole weekly forecast has our number 1 nemesis (RAIN/Scattered showers) mentioned every single day. So with that said, the clarion will probably be blown out by the time i get up there later this week, so last time i was up there 2 yrs ago we scouted a lil of toms run, from the side of the road where the park rangers office is about maybe a half-mile up to also across the road on the other side where the big pavilion is with the big parking lot. Most likely if the weather holds to it's predicted pattern, it's lookin like i'd probably be better off hittin toms run & workin some of the holes, although if conditions are permissable may also try either still canoe-fishing or even bank fishing? Most likely i'll just be using worms, salmon eggs, power bait & "maybe" a few small spinners. Just read in the sunday outdoors section that it's going to be stocked towards the end of the week too. Any hints/tips???

I take it then so was the clarion as well? Not "any" holes or pockets fishable, not even around obstructions/current breaks???

Forget the river.. ... was there today... see my notes in the May 16th fishing thread.....

outfor trout..

good point .. that's a good link to have in favorites for anyone interested in the Clarion...

As I have posted on my board the river has been high all spring.. the graph on that link shows last Thursday and Friday being the lowest in awhile and I was there on Thursday and caught fish even in that 3-5pm dead time.. too bad I had to work Friday it was even lower...
then the rains came AGAIN !!!

ORIGINAL: Dr. Trout

Forget the river.. ... was there today... see my notes in the May 16th fishing thread.....

I was "kinda figuring this" but thought MAYBE it would be high but NOT THAT HIGH to still be able to fish some pockets or eddies around the boulders/wood, etc, etc. Oh well, it definately looks like "if" i do go out even for an hour or two (due to the rain as usual) it looks as if toms run will be it. Any place up there close sell live minnows? Last time i was up there i couldn't find anything but crawlers.

you wanna buy my canon rebel xt doc? You'll be publishing pics in no time. seriously.. it's for sale.

ARE YOU KIDDING ===== ???

After reading and being on the receiving end of your bull I would not buy a newspaper from you...
I doubt anyone here would be interested or trust you ...

BTW.. I've been creating a webpage and message board for over 10 years with photos and it's just this one site that folks like you and a few others feel the urge to comment on the quality of the photos ..

which just takes away from a site because folks do not want to post or share their photos then ...but then again, keeping this site from being what it could be and a place to bash others about anything and everything is on your agenda.. not mine... you think it's fun ....


most "good folks" just like looking at photos and realize this is not some quality photo contest site... I have never seen a photo I did not enjoy..

Maybe it's those "drugs" you take that have you being such an ##^$%&*^%@#, but at least it let's you show us all what you're all about and gives us something to laugh at when someone posts that you are really a "nice guy"

ORIGINAL: Dr. Trout

you wanna buy my canon rebel xt doc? You'll be publishing pics in no time. seriously.. it's for sale.

ARE YOU KIDDING ===== ???

After reading and being on the receiving end of your bull I would not buy a newspaper from you...
I doubt anyone here would be interested or trust you ...

BTW.. I've been creating a webpage and message board for over 10 years with photos and it's just this one site that folks like you and a few others feel the urge to comment on the quality of the photos ..

which just takes away from a site because folks do not want to post or share their photos then ...but then again, keeping this site from being what it could be and a place to bash others about anything and everything is on your agenda.. not mine... you think it's fun ....


most "good folks" just like looking at photos and realize this is not some quality photo contest site... I have never seen a photo I did not enjoy..

Maybe it's those "drugs" you take that have you being such an ##^$%&*^%@#, but at least it let's you show us all what you're all about and gives us something to laugh at when someone posts that you are really a "nice guy"

lol... right.  So they fish with me, but don't trust me... if you only knew how much fly equipment i've passed on along the stream, i doubt you speak as you are.

I'm sorry if you think it's my agenda, but it's not.  i'm simply giving my opinions just as you are.

farmers inn is a few miles off 36 in sigel i do believe.. they have what ya need.

He (Halupka and all his usernames) would be SHOCKED at how many guys come into the store that visit here and my board and ask who the "a-holes" are that are always jumping on everything I post but maybe the same is true with folks they talk to when my name is mentioned ?????

BUT such is life !!

You have to remember many folks visit and read message boards and NEVER post anything ... but form opinions just the same..

JUST A REMINDER . . . the vast majority of Toms Run w/in sight of the Park Office is a Children's Fishing Area.  The 'kids under 12/people w/ disabilities only' area is not just the pond, but extends below the falls to the wire across, and upstream from the pond 150-200 yards (need to look for another wire). 
 
Enjoy yourself.  Blowouts are a curse and blessing.  Same thing in my current location here in Lebanon Co., PA.  It's been almost flood stage each time they've stocked . . . caught/released 31 stockie Bows and Browns Friday the 13th as a result, like the first day all over again.  In NW PA w/ cooler water temps, should fish right through the summer if the rains keep up. 

weaker than usual. just sayin'

Actually Cold, I am a Pirate fan, but am too embarassed to put their logo on with my name. Although admitting that may not be the smartest thing in world.

ORIGINAL: DaGman

ORIGINAL: Dr. Trout

Forget the river.. ... was there today... see my notes in the May 16th fishing thread.....

I was "kinda figuring this" but thought MAYBE it would be high but NOT THAT HIGH to still be able to fish some pockets or eddies around the boulders/wood, etc, etc. Oh well, it definately looks like "if" i do go out even for an hour or two (due to the rain as usual) it looks as if toms run will be it. Any place up there close sell live minnows? Last time i was up there i couldn't find anything but crawlers.

 
Live minnies including shiners Pa Bait Rt.899 towards Marienville, great live bait store.

Route 66 sporting goods store on the right just after the Country market on the right heading north. And as far Docs posts I'll back him up he has no reason to be critisized for his pictures. I havent seen any pics from the criticizers since being on this site.