shenango tailwater

The faster water is from the dam to the old iron bridge...then again about a 1/4 down from there.
I have found the trout fishing is good threw to July. Best fly for me has been elk hair caddis. The green weenie also does well. For streamers can,t beat green wollies. Other good ones are bh caddis, bh pheasant tails and good ol san juan worms.
Early season you will hook huge suckers so go with a heavy tippet. There are some holes you don,t want to fall into. At the first bend down from the dam is a deep hole and another 100 yds. down from there, a very deep hole.
I use a 6wt. 9' with wt.fw floating line. By the iron bridge is an island you can wade to and work the seam that usually hold fish and also next to the dam on the far side is a good bet.

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Now that's what a call a very nice answer by one hellva fisherman!!!!

Yes it is. It won't see anyone doing this on the Erie Board. We have no problems helping anyone out on this one. Good job John.

i think they're going to have to turn the valves off a bit before this area becomes fishable? this mornings update says all 7 open to 3.5 feet.

have the eyes been hitting at all? id love to get there before the 14th but im not sure if its worth going. any help at all would be great ....thanks!

Does it get closed down before trout opens up since its an atw?