RichB's Tackle Box

I wonder what kind of goodies RichB keeps in that box?

My tackle box isn't a box at all, but just a belt pouch with two fly boxes, extra leaders, tippet material, thermometer and an extra loop connector. Around my neck, I hang a necklace type gear holder that has line clippers, hemostats, leader straightener, fishing license and a fly drying pad. That's it and it's a simple setup that works for me.

Trout season opens April 12 this year.

heading to Pleasant Stream or Rock Run?

I'm not sure and I'll see how the season goes. Rock Run is a put and take stocked stream so if I went out there I'd fish Pleasant stream.

I need to get my fishing license. Guys were still ice fishing at Promised Land State Park this past weekend.

Me, too. Bad boys are hungry and so's Roseymonster!

I would like to eat some fresh caught trout. That would be fun to do on a backpacking trip.

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I would like to eat some fresh caught trout. That would be fun to do on a backpacking trip.

That's actually how I started backpacking. Nothing quite like taking fish straight from the stream to the frying pan or foil.


Picked up a new trout rod 2 weeks ago, although it won't be going backpacking because it's a sold piece rod.

Yo RichB!
Whaz goin' on?!? What kind of flys have you been tying for this season??!

I tied some Royal coachman and pheasant tail dry flies, but not enough. I really need to start tying more. I'm hoping to get out and fish next week.

Man I need to get into this whole trout thing. I've got so many good waters within a few hours. It's just a question of knowing where to begin.

Visit a local fly shop if you are interested in fly fishing. They can get you set up and some even give fly casting lessons.

There was a guy that caught a 9lb trout this weekend...not sure on what but he was HUGE!

It would be cool to catch a trout that big. I won't be catching one around here that size, at least not on the streams I fish.

Largest brook trout I ever saw was the one my buddy caught a few years ago. 21" and in the 3 - 4 pound range. He caught it on a worm and spinner.

A lot of the places I fish anything over 9" is considered a monster.

My biggest trout yet was a 19" brown trout caught on a bead head Hare's ear nymph in the mid 1990's. I released the fish so I don't know how much it weighed. I caught that trout on a bigger stream, but most creeks I fish are like you said, anything over 9" is a big fish.

Trout season in PA. opens tomorrow at 8AM.

How was the fishing this weekend Rich? Did you use your patented Brigawaders?

The fishing was weak. I was hoping to see some kind of a mayfly hatch to fish, but it never happened. I caught a few trout on top with dry flies, but they were small and the rest never really were on the feed. The water was pretty cold so I didn't expect fast furious action. The fishing will pick up as the water warms and the insect activity increases.
Yesterday, I used commercial waders with neoprene because they are warmer. My homemade waders are for when the water is warmer.

I'll get back out during the week. Mid April can be shaky, but the best fishing is coming for May.

Sounds like the best fishing is yet to come! But we both know it's all about just being out there. Glad to hear you're getting out.

I think it'll pick up by next weekend. It's supposed to be in the 70's this week from Wednesday on. That should get some hatches going and the fish moving.

Hey Rich, check your private messages.

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Had some nice hatches here lately but nymphs are still the call.

I'm heading out to go fly fishing this evening and the stream should be perfect. Last week they were a bit too high from the rain we had. I'm expecting to do a lot better than last week and expect to see mayflies out and the fish moving to get them.

I caught a bunch of trout last evening on a pheasant tail parachute. One of the best evenings I've had fishing in some time. Lots of Quill Gordons were out along with caddisflies and midges.

well i am not much of a fisherwoman
but I did get the best Christmas ornament ever! It brought back a ton of memories

a hook(not the right word for it) ornament

a very cool gift indeed!!

I know where RichB is going fishin' next!!!!!!!

:D

Didn't get out this weekend. Water is still real high from snow melt. The good news is the ponds and lakes are open in my area. Maybe this weekend I'll take out the canoe or kayak for some pond trolling.

Took my daughter fishing this past weekend on a local pond...nothing like bass and bluegill on the fly!

The rivers here are still raging and our trout opener is this coming weekend. I'm planning an early morning turkey hunt on Saturday and hopefully a trip south to some smaller streams.
The annual trip to Canada is still a few weeks away: pontoon floating the Agawa in Ontario. BIG brookies!

Ice is off the lakes:)

I was out in the garden the other night...found some monster night crawlers. I'll ship them to anyone who wants them! ;-)

I don't fish with worms, but if you find a cool bird feather, I'll take it for tying flies or for making feather crafts.

WHAT? No one fishes with a good old worm any more???

Well...I just so happen to be a feather collector! :-)

what kind of feathers do you need?

Turkey, duck, goose and pheasant feathers work well for making trout flies. Almost any feather will do for making crafts. Sometimes I'll pick up whatever feathers I can find while I'm out hiking.

got turkey and hawk feathers, and will have more come summer camp. how about morning dove? hawks are always making kills in our yard. duck down too, the ducks are always fighting over food here even though there's plenty to go around.

Just about any feather can be used to make trout flies.