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troutrageous1
03-29-2008, 08:40 PM
Today was the opening day of Trout season in Pennsylvania. Hit Darby Creek in Delaware County with 3 of my High School/College buddies. We've been doing it for years now, and it always makes for a good excuse to get together and see each other again.

It was a brisk 35 degrees - certainly not freezing - but not too warm either when you're wading in waist high water. Anyway, fishing started at 8AM, and we all saw some nice action. I stuck to using inline spinners (Mepps XDs, Fish Creek Armadillos, & Weaver Lures), while my buddies varied their approach on the more "natural side"; corn, wax worms, etc...

A good time was had by all, as we talked about old times, caught up on each other's lives, as well caught our limits (I actually played catch & release after a while as my limit was caught quickly) but alas, forgot to bring my camera so no pics this time. Probably for the better - none of us caught any trophies, but a handful of nice chunky 'bows were thrown in the makeshift creel for eating. It's the only day of the season I keep them, after opening day, they all go back in the water for others to enjoy.

I'm going to try and hit a similar spot tomorrow AM as well; if I do go, will bring the camera and take some pics.

Timotha7
03-29-2008, 09:51 PM
Sounds like a great day Mike, looking forward to seeing pics from tomorrow

gofish
03-29-2008, 09:52 PM
good job! didnt use any of yer homemade spinners?

troutrageous1
03-30-2008, 01:37 PM
good job! didnt use any of yer homemade spinners?

Funny you should ask. I brought 2 or 3, but only ended up using one (gave the other two away to my friends). That one I did use fell victim to the rock bottom of the creek I was fishing...R.I.P. :icon_biggrin:

Did go back this morning, but it was even colder than yesterday (and I think I noted in previous posts that I'm no ice fisherman and not keen on frostbite or hypothermia). It's usually a good 10 or 15 degrees warmer around here this time of year. The guide on my rod tip kept freezing up (anybody with any tips how to avoid this). Anyway, no pics to post because really only caught 2 small trout and I'd be kind to call them "sardines." I'd need a camera with a bigger zoom lens for those.:icon_cool: Oh well, I guess today was just "one of those days." Maybe next weekend...

gofish
03-30-2008, 03:34 PM
wait till a warmer days the only cure i know....:icon_biggrin: