Backing off posting on social media for awhile. I almost lost my wife in the past few weeks. She's getting better, thank you.
A few too many things to do right now than photography and fishing.
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I managed to harvest some before the birds got them all
I feel good, even though I couldn’t make it out fly fishing today
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Chester Creek, PA
Pretty hot today, not sure I feel like fishing. But I didn’t get out enough this week, and the weekend will be packed with my son’s soccer tournament. I think I should try to fish after work… although I still have a lot to get done today
The deal on Spring Creek is that it's strictly catch and release, not so much to preserve the fishery - although that's the effect - but because the water is so polluted with chemicals like Mynex and Kepone that eating a fish could either give you cancer or cause brain damage. I forgot which
-John Gierach
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Darby Creek, PA
Fly fishing and beer don’t quite mix, but this pebble beach in the middle of the creek feels like the perfect spot for it I still don’t know how to mix them, though
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My son’s soccer practice got cancelled for tonight
I will be going fishing instead
Darby Creek, PA
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A fallen tree had transformed into a narrow grassy path and a fishing pier
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Dusk of the Delaware River
I’ve been working a lot, really a lot, so I should take a break
But when I do have free time, I end up fishing or hiking… so it may not be exactly a real break
What is a break?
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Meigs Run, PA
- tributary of the Schuylkill River
A pretty stream flowing through the valley in the woods
I didn’t fish it, and probably won’t, but discovering a new stream always makes me happy
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Skippack Creek, PA
It’s been an incredibly busy week, I definitely need some fly fishing tomorrow
The weather is going to be warm, a lot of people will be out there too
I should go to a quieter, less crowded areas
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Walking around while my son’s at a soccer tryout
Raining all day, and the creeks keep rising
The rain won’t stop until morning, water will be very high tomorrow,
but can’t wait until Sunday, I will go fishing tomorrow
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There’s no soccer game or swim meet for the kids this week, a bit sad, but I will go fly fishing
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No time to fish tomorrow
It’s the opening day of trout season While it may not be the best day for fishing, it’s more of a ceremonial event, and it’s a great day to see people out enjoying the outdoors and the tradition.
I’m ready, just in case I find a moment to sneak out there
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Pickering Creek, PA
Looks like I have time to fly fish tomorrow
In March, I have to drive a bit farther to reach creeks that are open for fishing. While those spots are generally considered better, I still prefer fishing closer to home, even if the conditions aren’t ideal for fishing
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This IPA is really good, especially after staying late in the lab due to a strange gas smell issue
Thankfully, it wasn’t anything serious, so now I can just enjoy this beer
Sixpenny Creek might be a great spot for some fly fishing this weekend
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Sixpoint Stooper Hazy IPA. Hazy golden IPA in a pint glass and its gray can on the side.
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My son’s soccer practice field tomorrow isn’t near the stream I would like to fish, but there are a few streams open to fishing nearby, so I might check those out instead
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Starting this week until April 5, I need to drive a bit further to fly fish because my local streams are closed to fishing. While I may be fishing "better" streams, like Class A streams, I much prefer somewhere closer to home
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Darby Creek, PA
This area, below the confluence of Darby Creek (left) and Ithan Creek (right), is usually an excellent area where fish gather. I’m sure they were there, but my flies were ignored, except by a twig I managed to pull from the bottom