Biggest Brown Yet!

Brown Trout 20" +

Fished the first fork of the Sinnemahoning just up from the bridge in Costello, where Freeman Run empties into the creek.  Was there a few days ago and saw trout literally jumping out of the water; have no idea why.  Managed 4 on the first trip; 12 inch Rainbows and Browns.  But there was a huge Brownie thrashing around the pool.  Couldn't get a hookup, although he attacked my Chernobyl Ant (was using it as a strike indicator, with a Frenchie dropper), and the take was so vicious that I panicked and pulled the fly right out of his mouth.

Joe came up for a couple of days and we headed back there last evening.  Again, fish jumping all around where the smaller creek empties into the first fork.  Again can't explain, there were no flies coming off the water.  Maybe there were so many trout that they were chasing each other.

Anyway, Joe hooked up first; 12 inch Rainbow.  Together we managed 10; Rainbows and Browns, and one Bream.  Again, a Frenchie dropped off of a Chernobyl Ant was the go to rig.  Final fish of the evening capped off the night.  Joe hooked into a nice Brownie, about a 15 incher.  While he was fighting it I decided to try for a double.  I hooked up what I knew was a big fish.  Fought him for about 5 minutes before I could get him to the net.  At first It looked like a big Brookie; a lot of red in the fish. But when we got him close enough it turned out to be a Brown.

Didn't have time to measure, as we needed to get him back into the water.  But easily went 20 inches.  Amazing fish.

Also explored some more of the Allegheny south of Roulette.  I think we found where all the trout have gone with the low water and high temps.  Also saw some really deep water under a bridge, and from the top of the bridge looking down saw a huge smalle; had to be at least 20 inches.  The locals say Walleye and Muskey are in these spots as well.  

We returned to one of those spots that resembled a mill pond although it was a part of the Allegheny on Saturday.  The fishing was slow but spotted large trout and carp.  Clearly a location with potential.  In the first hour working around the edges of the mill pond, we spotted a mink, a beaver, a couple of beavers and a wounded or rabid woodchuck who attempted to block our access to the water.  A couple of pokes with the walking stick sent Mr. Woodchuck along a different path.  A lot of great fishing in a short period of time.

Tight Lines---- Mikey D Fishing