- Strategies for selective trout in clear water - New patterns designed
for spring creeks and how to fish them - Simple explanations of the
major hatches on spring creeks across the country Spring creeks, those
rare waters that flow right out of the earth--in whole or in part--are
both a blessing and a curse for anglers. They are a blessing because the
clear, cold, nutrient-rich waters grow abundant insects, which in turn
grow and sustain large populations of healthy trout. They flow free of
ice in the winter and run cool during the hottest parts of summer,
providing year-round angling. In many ways, this bounty becomes a curse,
because the abundance and steady supply of food can spoil the trout,
making them less likely to take a piece of fluff and feathers. Many
spring creeks are also small, their challenges enhanced by weed-choked
runs and tricky currents.Mike Heck, expert fly tier and guide from
southcentral Pennsylvania, the cradle of American spring-creek country,
shares the tactics and techniques he teaches his clients to catch these
tough trout. Heck includes his top fly patterns, tips on matching the
major hatches of Tricos, Baetis, and Sulphurs (PMDs), and his thoughts
on stealth and presentation. Whether you fish Letort Spring Run in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, or DePuy's Spring Creek in Livingston, Montana,
Heck's Spring Creek Strategies will help you become a more successful
angler.
