{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Beaver Creek 10/1/2013

I decided last week to take advantage of my first government shutdown furlough day by trying out Beaver Creek. I had never fished it before, but Trent Jones at Orvis recommended I give it a go. I drove first to Beaver Creek Fly Shop, I got there at 10 AM, which is when I think they open.  I talked to James, he gave me the lay of the river and how to approach it.  I also picked up some ants and crest bugs per his recommendation. I drove to one of the parking areas and met some fellow furloughed federal workers.

I hit the water about 10:30ish and mostly used a hopper dropper rig. I tried to fish from the bank without getting in the water as much as possible to avoid spooking fish. I am still kinda of new to trout fishing, so it was probably my best day trout fishing without a guide. I got two small rainbows and a brown trout. Two were on a green scud and 1 on the crest bug. I missed a big fish that went after the hopper and then missed some other takes on the dropper nymph.  Couple of things I noticed: The takes on the nymphs were super light and subtle, not even taking my hopper under. I had to just look for it to sop suddenly or twitch, etc. I really had to focus to not miss strikes. Also, I think having a stealthy approach made a big difference. On one stretch I just couldnt cast from shore so I stepped down into the creek and a big trout I never saw blew out a few feet away. Finally, there are a lot of fish in that creek and I plan to go back soon!

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