Fly Fishing Big Spring PA for GORGEOUS WILD fish

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Mike! Another nice thing about Big Spring and all those other Streams you mentioned, super consistent conditions, even after a pouring rain or drought, always clear cold stable water. Very pretty fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@tightliningmd]

GREAT point Scott. Fishable ALL year and no matter how much rain, usually holds tight. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!

[@hardmanfishing]

Those spring creeks look awesome... I need to get up there.

[@tightliningmd]

There are 3 big named ones in the area and are all unique and cool. There are some other smaller ones too that I have heard about that aren't bad either. I am likely headed to one this upcoming week to see how it goes. Thanks for watching. Whenever you want to fish PA or MD, just let me know.

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Just got the Fly Fishing book you referenced the other day, excellent resource. Big Spring is TOUGH. I hit it like 10 times to get two 20inch fish but skunked all other times. Practicing fly fishing but sticking to my spin rod. Keep it up man.

[@tightliningmd]

Glad to hear it! That book is a GEM!!!!!!! You already seem to know your stuff. I am always impressed where you go and the quality of streams you end up on. Big Spring is super hard, and probably a stream that you can get your PB from, but then in same light walk out with nothing. I am sure there is a science to it, but I haven't figured it out. Stick with fly fishing, you will get it for sure. Clearly you know how to fish, approach water, where they are, just a matter of practice and learning what works fly wise. Keep it up man, awesome to see the success you are having!

[@VerrillvilleOutdoors]

Unbelievable fish! Nice video as always.

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks man. Working on trying to improve the edits and quality of video. Not sure how much it is working, but feels like it is a little better each time. Have one or two just about ready to go. Should but one out today or tomorrow, and another in a week. Thanks for the support!

[@TrailsNTrout]

Nice video man. Landing some nice trout. BFG

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks, it was a pretty good trip overall, considering that stream can be anyones nemesis. I have a really good one coming up next, excited for it :) Thanks for watching and commenting, tight lines!

[@JohnAmes]

What a awesome video my friend 👍👍stay safe my friend 👍😷

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks a lot. Was fun putting this together. Wish I could have gotten one of the tanks in the stream. Maybe next time. Tight lines!

[@AboutTrout]

Big Spring was heaven on earth . You used to be able to sight fish to pods of 20”+ bows. I guess they went through with trying to make it brookies only. . .

[@tightliningmd]

I have heard stories like that for sure. I still see a good number of them out and about, but not so many where you feel the stream is loaded with them. It is a shame they would want to push the brookies over those gorgeous big bows. Either way, very unique stream and cool to fish. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@neilazac5299]

I live on big spring creek. Right down about a quarter mile from where you started out is a bridge with two lanes and houses. That's where I live. There's plenty of 15 to 20 inch plus trout but they're hard as he'll to catch lol

[@tightliningmd]

Funny you say that. About a 1/4 below that gravel lot where I started, and above another little bridge, I have seen a moster 20 plus in rainbow. I missed the hookset on him during a guide trip. Got him to take, watched the whole eat, but then missed the set. I was HEARTBROKEN. There are definitely some super quality fish in that stream, but they all have P.h.D.'s in flies. Thanks for watching, commenting, and subbing!

[@neilazac5299]

@@tightliningmd you mean at the bridge on nealy rd. I never really fished that far down. Theres a few fish that hang out under the bridge at my house all the time and downstream between my house and that lot I've seen a couple big ones.

[@CalledCollectiveMedia]

Gorgeous fish!

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks! There are some real brutes in here, and some with stunning colors. I am just yet to hook one. One day I suspect I can fool one. For now I was happy with these guys!

[@Osnyfishingadventures]

Another great video Mike!!! Awesome video and pretty brookies and browns! Went to big spring today but had no luck! Had tons of chasers in the ditch on olive buggers though they wouldn’t completely commit though! Tight lines buddy and look forward to the next one!👍🎣🐟💦

[@tightliningmd]

I feel your pain man. I had a nice chase in the ditch as well, but refused at last second. That is a tough stream, no shame in an 0'fer. I have been there :) Better luck next time!

[@Osnyfishingadventures]

Tight Lining MD thanks!!! Lol after that though I moved to a new stream and caught that Goliath brown I posted on Instagram. That was crazy!

[@cameron4622]

And the editing just keeps improving! Great work!

[@tightliningmd]

Working on it. Still things I can make better and keep working on. Trying new stuff and just overall hoping to improve with each new project. Appreciate you noticing. When I added the music to the beginning it brought a smile to my face. Thanks for commenting. Tight lines!

[@SCOutdoorsProductions]

I'm a big of fan of the lower sections. I guess I'll need to pick up fly fishing here soon so I can hit that stretch haha love the wild bows, another nice video man!

[@tightliningmd]

The lower parts are good. Are you talking lower than where I fished? I really only know of 3 pull off areas to fish, and I believe there are all just about in this video. Thanks for watching and good luck with your next one. Tight lines!

[@DownstreamDownrange]

Amazing video Mike, trout season is damn close here in New York and then my options will sky rocket ! Unfortunately got laid off of work too but expect a ton of videos through April !!!

[@tightliningmd]

Thank you very much. Trout season is almost here, although it always is for me :) I find year round water ways no matter what. However, the bugs will be coming off in earnest soon. That should make things a bit more interesting. I am really sorry to hear about the job. Silver linings though as you mentioned. I hope you are able to find something temporary, grind out the hard times, and come out on the other side better for it. Tight lines man and keep your head up!

[@BeyondTheFly]

Oh man great video! So awesome to see you out. How deep are these creeks your fishing? That water is unreal clear.

[@tightliningmd]

Appreciate the love. Good to be back to editing and producing stuff. I have about 8-9 more ready to edit. One is done, and I will upload on Thursday I think. Trying to put one out every 5-7 days, but not too much so it waters down people watching the most recent. I would say the creek overall is about 24 inches deep is most spots. However, there are certainly plenty of holes that are 3-5 feet deep, but just the norm. Very clear, very cool, and fish very smart/aware. Real chess match with the pressure they see here. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BeyondTheFly]

Tight Lining MD that’s great you have a bunch of film to get edited. Can’t wait to see them and catch up. Your plan sounds good with a weekly vid! That should surly kick you over that 1k line. 24” is plenty of water over there heads to make them feel comfortable until danger shows up. You’ve really dial this style of fishing in. Love it!

[@tightliningmd]

@@BeyondTheFly Thank god I am backloaded. I am house bound essentially and would be going crazy without some fish in my life :) I agree its plenty as well, but just with that clarity creeping up, staying low, and minimal back casts are key. Nice shooting it back and forth with ya. Tight lines buddy!

[@seanearnest]

Great fish, Mike! I have fished Big Spring several times over the last few weeks and have had varying degrees of success, probably because I wasn't stealthy enough. However on my first-ever outing I was rewarded with two tiny brookies comparable to yours on an Ausable Wulff of all things, and a pair of beautiful rainbows both exceeding 14 inches! They both took sow/cress bugs, either a size 22 beadhead with rainbow shrimp dubbing or a more traditional #18 with just copper wire and squirrel. It's a great fishery and I look forward to fishing it again this week! Have you ever tried Green Spring? Eager to try there as well. Thanks!

[@tightliningmd]

A few 14' fish are a great day on that stream, nice job! I don't have many things in my arsenal for that stream. I would need to buy or tie and I don't fish it enough to justify either, so I am somewhat limited. Sounds like you have it figured out though. I have not fished Green Spring, although I have researched it and considered it. You think it is worth it? I got a lot of mixed reviews on it. Any suggestions or advice is appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting. Tight lines!

[@ratskincanoe4869]

Green Spring is terrible. Used to be decent, but it’s just full of chubs, might catch a stockie or 2. It’s only 10 minutes from Big Spring, but not worth it IMO.

[@Tightlinenation]

Stay healthy Man!

[@tightliningmd]

No doubt. Appreciate it and hope the same for you and yours.

[@scottlowe3355]

Great video. That is a challenging place to fish. I got skunked there a couple months ago.

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks Scott. That is a super hard place to fish. I got skunked the first time I went. That is why I hired a guide for the second trip. It was only $100 bucks for a half day. Helped me out a lot. Also showed me around the stream and gave suggestions. Money well spent. Hope you can go back and have a little luck sometime. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bruceacphoto5240]

ThankYou for your post. Can u give details for all parts of your rig pls.?

[@tightliningmd]

Hey Bruce. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I have two videos up about this. If you go to my playlist section, there is a Tight Line Tutorial. They are detailed, but also have snapshots too of the overall set up. I hope you will give them a look. Best of luck, they are great!

[@bruceacphoto5240]

@@tightliningmd Your reply is much appreciated

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Congrats on learning a new stream. Some really clear water in there....makes for a great underwater release. Do the fish hide in the darker areas? I have not fished this one. Take care and stay healthy!

[@tightliningmd]

Thanks! The water system is cool. Unfortunately super technical and gets pounded. It makes the rewards though a bit sweeter. The fish will hide in undercuts for sure. The problem is so much silt and muck when you step in. So it is tough to cast across to them and get a good drift to them. You would be surprised how many 20 inch fish you can see out in the open though. I saw 3-4 on this trip, let alone what was hiding. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Pinebottom.woodsman]

what flies were you using