Jan 11, 2026 · Well, if there is some science in this idea-and if you believe scientists-this is probably a good idea. To me, its a small change that would go towards protecting native brooder brookies to …

Feb 15, 2019 · I'm all in on increasing the minimum size of native brookies, but I believe most fishermen who specifically target them practice C&R anyway, so I don't know how much difference it would …

Dec 7, 2006 · Hi friends, I have a orvis clearwater 9ft 5 wt I use at the larger creeks in the Poconos. Am thinking out getting up in the SGLs, smaller creeks and tribs to go after brookies. What would be the …

May 3, 2011 · The PFBC biologists are recommending the minimum size be changed to 9 inches to protect the brookies. Is their science wrong? The Park Service biologists instituted restrictive harvest …

Mar 15, 2021 · Just like with dry flies for Brookies, the actual pattern matters very little. It’s about simply getting it to the fish the easiest. With dries, you probably already know it’s all about the fly floating …

Jun 28, 2002 · Does anyone know where Michigan stands with regard to a coaster brook trout population? I have read some things about coaster brookies on the north shore of Lake Superior in …

Oct 14, 2010 · It's commonly known that brookies in small mountain streams aren't particularly selective. Neverthless, certain flies can be well suited to fishing for them (for mountain streams with brown trout …

Dec 8, 2023 · The brookies are gone bc of the stockers. They get outcompeted and forced higher and higher into the headwaters of our waterways. The downed hemlocks may have also had the …

Dec 14, 2008 · I would appreciate some input on a new rod for mountain Brook natives up to 10". I have a 8.5 3w, 8' 4w, 7"'3" 5 w, and a 8.5' 5w. Want something light for casting elk wing caddis dry flys. …

Jul 23, 2017 · Brookies seem to be the same, to me it seems they take on a color that will fit the environment. Streams with mostly sand seem to produce lighter colored fish, and mud/dark bottom …