tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post2319864757463866814..comments2024-03-27T06:26:32.724-04:00Comments on Welcome to the Millers River Fly Fishing Forum : September 1st - A Classic Night on the East BranchUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-45126344871632722662009-09-08T10:21:58.053-04:002009-09-08T10:21:58.053-04:00Hey Ken - did you get to the Millers?
AlHey Ken - did you get to the Millers?<br /><br />AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-42344402991294797822009-09-06T21:19:52.636-04:002009-09-06T21:19:52.636-04:00Beautiful night at Bearsden
Perfect water
Two brow...Beautiful night at Bearsden<br />Perfect water<br />Two brown come home<br /><br />PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-37316760946961520742009-09-04T23:15:33.042-04:002009-09-04T23:15:33.042-04:00I visited the Swift for a couple of hours this eve...I visited the Swift for a couple of hours this evening. There were four cars in my usual parking area and a couple of others on the access. So instead of heading down to my regular digs, I went up the other way. <br /><br />Adrian, you're right, the brookies are beginning to look brighter. I took two small beautifully colored ones. Also landed a nice rainbow in a side pocket I'd never before fished. In addition to my fly, I removed a small (#14?)treble hook embedded in the roof of its mouth. It was probably 15 or 16" but slimmer than others I've taken below the pipe. No pellets to fatten it up.<br /><br />I was drifting a pink SJW about 40" below a 12" long sighter of 20# amnesia. Above the sighter was the balance of my leader (maybe 9 feet total length). I've been short casting up into the seams of the faster water and kind of high sticking back toward me instead of using a bobber/indicator. Seems fairly effective. It was a fun two hours.Bob Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-56847127508033638362009-09-03T20:17:01.952-04:002009-09-03T20:17:01.952-04:00i wish i had a mountain bike... i'd be all ove...i wish i had a mountain bike... i'd be all over that if i were you!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627838661448152521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-85020130614547210382009-09-03T19:23:28.262-04:002009-09-03T19:23:28.262-04:00Adrian,
You noticed the difference of a seasonal ...Adrian,<br /><br />You noticed the difference of a seasonal change. I like that view that you gave. There's something more here than just catching fish.<br /><br />Pete,<br /><br />That gauge is screwed up!!! 3700cfs???? More like 700. Rainbows - I can name the years where they survived the summer on the Millers. The high water has surely helped.<br /><br />Jackson,<br /><br />It's a bit of a walk for sure. Last June I met a guy who used a mountain bike to fish the whole Gorge section down to Indian Hollow and beyond. I have a mountain bike and I am really tempted!!!<br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-41837761340038814092009-09-03T18:38:54.976-04:002009-09-03T18:38:54.976-04:00Fished the westfield today for an hour. Didnt catc...Fished the westfield today for an hour. Didnt catch anything, but met a guy who said he slammed them on a good flying ant hatch. This was at the Beaver pool/Hemlock pool. I discovered these names refer to the same pool. Looked like some really nice water, but it is a little walk.<br /><br />jacksonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627838661448152521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-76516427934163164712009-09-03T18:38:13.138-04:002009-09-03T18:38:13.138-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627838661448152521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-46074630076841616062009-09-03T16:54:53.857-04:002009-09-03T16:54:53.857-04:00Looking forward to a great Fall on the Millers. I...Looking forward to a great Fall on the Millers. I've been fishing it as steadily as possible given the high water and noticed a great many Rainbows still in the water thanks to the rainy Summer.<br /><br />Anybody notice the crazy flow levels reported on the Millers USGS? I'm sure they're wrong but over 3,000! What's up with that?<br /><br />Pete<br /><br />PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-42727038329273489892009-09-02T20:21:36.924-04:002009-09-02T20:21:36.924-04:00Great report. I have to get back to the Westfield ...Great report. I have to get back to the Westfield before school consumes me. I love that river, I only wish I didn't have to drive in from Boston every time I need a trout fix, although the fall run of stripers and company should keep me happy for a bit. Still, there is something distinctly special about a trout that you don't get from catching any other fish on the fly. <br /><br />I was on the Swift today and noticed the changes albeit barely noticeable. The brookies I caught were showing a little color. The browns and rainbows seemed well fed and healthy and showing a little color too. Sitting on a rock to take in the scene really solidified the coming of fall, that and feeling chilled in the late afternoon glow. I hate wearing waders and I can sense that soon I will have to dawn the gore tex khakis again... You can almost feel it in the air, and water. BTW I wasn't fishing the crowded parts of the Swift today. A little exploration per your suggestion was just the ticket as the fish snubbed both my father and I in our attempt to trick them in the usual spots! Thanks for keeping us updated on your blog, it def gets me through the days when I can't be out there.<br /><br />AdrianAdrians Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488893202332153713noreply@blogger.com