FLY FISHING THE UPPER LEHIGH RIVER, "ON TOP AND BOTTOM"

[@jeremyvelkoff1487]

Hi Scott, thanks for taking us along on another fishing adventure...love it when the fish are taking dry flys...

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Jeremy! Oh yeah, love the top water action. Actually when I’m using the dry/dropper, always hoping they’ll take the dry instead of the dropper, but I’ll gladly still take the nymphers 👍🏻. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@douglasrandall6737]

Sweet. I love catching 11-13” fish, especially in hard to wade streams. Thanks Scott

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Doug! “Hard to wade” is definitely an understatement! Even with my wading staff, every step was still treacherous. Do take care when fishing up there. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chavety]

If you saw a dude picking bait above you yesterday, that was me. Small world! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi buddy! Well, probably wasn’t me yesterday, I was working. Wish it was me though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chavety]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 , I commented before you told us that it was from two weeks ago. But for me your video was a treasure being that I'm a beginner at fly fishing at 53 AND you were in one of the same spots that I frequently fish. Thanks again!🙂

[@andyk914]

@@chavety never too late to start.

[@chavety]

I finally got it together today and had them smashing dries a little way up from there. Had one one over six pounds and it tore loose after fiver minutes. But I got excited and snapped two right off when they hit so hard! Thought of you and what face you would have made! if you saw me. Like a fool! BIG fish upstream there all stacked up. Hit me up if you want to see. It's only a five minute walk from truck. They're big.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

@@chavety Wow! Sounds like you had a memorable day, you hit a honey hole for sure. Hopefully you’ll be able to get another shot at them when they’re feeding that good again. Keep learning and having fun! 👍🏻

[@CESmith-hu2yg]

Good times Scott!! Great action on top in this video Thanks for sharing; always enjoyable and always looking for your next one Take care and all the best Bless you my friend Chuck

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Good morning Chuck! Glad you enjoyed it. Love the dry fly fishing. Appreciate you watching and commenting. God bless you too.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Great video, Scott! Really enjoyed it my friend!!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Cory! Hope all is well. Yes, gotta give the Lehigh a try sometime. Not a lot of natives but still a lot of fun. Hit me up if you want some company on your next trip to PA. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@daletowler1354]

Brown trout in fast water, wow nice catch.. I fish Jersey, NC, TN, UT, CO... good luck

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Dale! Thank you brother! Glad you enjoyed it. Scroll through all my videos for more content, I think you’d really like the Upper Delaware or West Branch videos or Central PA videos. Welcome to the channel. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@snookmcdermott6894]

Thanks for the video Scott it was great I love to watch those takes on the dries Keep up the good work and stay safe

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Snook! Me too, stay tune for next week’s video, great top water action again. Stay safe and God bless. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@uni_shadow164]

A fun video Scott! Love the top action! Happy Father's Day Buddy! Well done and looking forward to the next one!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Thank you Dave! Happy Father’s Day to you too. Bet you had some fun on top with some bass or trout today. Hope you caught a lunker. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@chuckgyeski4607]

Very cool 🎣 Scott 👍🏼 Thanks for tips as always !!!✅

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

You betcha Chuck, my pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Riverbugger]

Hey Scott. Been a minute but catching up on your videos. Great video and beautiful area for sure. Found some new areas here in the mountains I am going to hit for some Cutthroats and browns. Have had some cool temps and rain here in Idaho. Anyway nice fish and thanks for sharing as always brother!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Brian!! Good to see you back on the water. Yes, always fun trying out new water, hope it’s good to you. We’re getting some desperately needed rain, so some reprieve for the fishies coming. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Fishin-Ipps]

Some really pretty stretches of water - I’ll need to get up there some time. Thanks for another great video, Scott - especially loved the dry action!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Thank you brother! Love showing you guys top water action, do exciting! Yes, give it a shot, but bring a wading staff, very rocky and slippery. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@reidruhmel8967]

Another great outing. Thanks for sharing!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Reid! You’re welcome and my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jeromedwojak918]

Another great video scott, even though the fish were small you did well! Nothing like a great time fishing!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Thank you Jerome! Still gotta love those stockies, we paid for them, might as well enjoy them 😊. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@toddwilcox142]

Another great video brother Scott. Really nice casting technique. Way to lay that line out. Enjoyed the dry dropper. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hey hey Todd! Dry/dropper in pocket water is so suspenseful, the fish has gotta make a quick decision, and always exciting seeing that dry get either smashed on top or pulled underneath. Gotta try in sometime. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@toddwilcox142]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 I will definitely try it. Hopefully very soon.

[@scottlowe3355]

Happy Father’s Day Scott! Thanks for posting another great video. Your leader set up sure seems versatile. Take care!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Right back at you Scott! Hope you’re doing something fun today. Yes, you know how I go back and forth with my leader setup, very versatile. Glad you had time to watch. Thanks for commenting and all your support.

[@foxchaser21]

yo scott, great video from the upper lehigh. water levels looked pretty decent and the fish were very active. liked the dry dropper setup, it's a must in the lehigh at times, always seems to produce. used that setup in the LL a few days ago and did very well, pretty similar flies just a bit smaller, you know how those LL trout are, very picky at that, lol. i am heading up to the upper lehigh friday morning, general area off route 534, below the dam up there. hey lets plan a trip to the poho ok, temps are getting up there but that water stays pretty cold, i know an area you would enjoy, nice water and always good fishing. ok buddy great video as usual and talk to you soon.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Mike! Thank you very much. Yes, it’s Poho time, always cold water there. Hopefully I can get out with you soon. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

Bugs before dark and few hrs in need the headlamp dark on spinners..did really well

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Nice Jon, love that magical twilight hour.

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

Yeah nothing but guppies on tiny sulfurs today on Eb ..hatch was not couple days ago but it's been good fun .. tried a muddler on way out 10pm

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 I'm back home first up night released two nice BT after dark on relatively bigger than normal sulfur spinner.. next two nights were tiny sulfers less bugs less types on bugs coming off into dark.. hatch was sparce actually last two nights .. days were dead.. no rain.. but hopefully still good next weekend

[@rejectthereset8480]

Great video! You caught the trout on the glo bug."I should just fish the stupid glo bug!" Hillarious!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

I know, hilarious sometimes stating the obvious. Good pickup! Thank you buddy for watching and commenting.

[@rejectthereset8480]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 you're welcome!

[@mikeney5113]

Awesome day fishing beautiful fish scott.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Mike! Thank you buddy, glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@gerrycrow5190]

Great vid Scott! Were you fishing between the dam outlet and the boat ramp or downstream of the boat ramp?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Gerry! I was fishing just downstream of the dam, I’m guessing that’s above the boat ramp, I don’t know where that is. I do have to take a dirt road from just after the dam office all the way down into the valley to get to this spot, but it’s pretty popular. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@BIGJ3748]

Hey Scott, Enjoyed it. Heading to the West Branch on Wednesday. I'll let you know how I did. Thanks again.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hey John! Awesome and good luck! Really hope you have a fun day! Yes, let me know how you made out, please. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@balor7]

Nice job Scott! Fished there quite a bit. Never caught any wild fish. All stocked. Wonder why?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi buddy! Sorry, my first reply was pertaining to today’s video on Tricos. I don’t know, but a Fish Commission biologist report from several years ago stated the same, their results showed around 90% of their counts were stocked fish, when they did find a few wild brookies or brownies they were in areas that were close to cold tribs or limestoners, which makes sense. Also the bottom up there is very rocky with boulders and mostly all covered with that green slime. Probably not good for spawning in the main river, they need small stones or gravel that’s well oxygenated. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@balor7]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 thanks Scott.

[@alexargyros7186]

Thanks, Scott. I always enjoy your videos and also love picking your brain. What is your favorite nymphing rod these days?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Alex! Well, JUST for nymphing, if a medium to big stream, I like an 11ft/3wt, for small to medium size streams, a 10ft/4wt, very small streams, a 7.5-8.5ft/3wt will probably be more comfortable. Now for nymphing and dry fly fishing, a 10ft/4wt is my preference in a fast action rod. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@alexargyros7186]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 Thanks, Scott. If it's not too much trouble, could you tell me what brands you like in all of the above?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

@@alexargyros7186 Well, I’m using a G Loomis NRX+ in my 10ft/4wt fast action. Honestly I think any of the top rod makers are pretty comparable, really depends on your price range. The 11ft/3wt nymphing rod is an Echo Shadow X, very nice action and moderately priced, a high end very nice rod would be a T&T Contact, one of my 7.5 ft/3wt is an Echo Boost and my 8.8ft/4wt is a Douglas Upstream. But as I said , most high end rods are pretty comparable.

[@alexargyros7186]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 Thanks, Scott. I appreciate it.

[@jamesnichols8893]

another great one Scott. I not only enjoy the fishing but your closing as well. I did not see many other fishermen on the stream. we’re they there or did I miss them 👏👏👏

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi James! I only saw one spin fisherman for a little bit when I first got there, but I was pretty much alone the rest of the day. In the afternoon and at dusk a few guys showed up downstream in a long flat deep area for the evening rise. Thank you and appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@DownstreamDownrange]

Niceeeeee looking water around 21 min mark. Good stuff my man!!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Dan the man! Thank you brother! I see you’re having a great trout year also. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

The fake corn bug was ripping them trout out lol 😂 trout love themselves some corn . Imitation corn is a good idea for me .

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Ha! Gotta love the Globug hatch, gets them in a frenzy 😁. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michaelcapurso]

Nice looking water and fish Scott, thanks for taking us along. Does the water remain cold/fish-able in peak Summer?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Good morning Michael! Thank you. Well, last year during the low water and drought conditions the water up close to the dam was still safely in the low 60s, so yes, up there, it holds up well. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@johnnygump8909]

So you said this is below the damn is this near the kayak/boat launch access? I started getting back into fly fishing this year in NJ. I'm looking for more spots to fish would love to find some nice places to go.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Johnny! This area is after you drive across the dam breast, the road hooks around to the left, as soon as you pass the office on the right, there’s a pull off/parking area on the left with a gate at a dirt road/access road that goes all the way down into the river valley about a mile drive, the road is closed in the Fall, I don’t know the schedule for opening and closing dates, maybe call the dam office Army Corps of Engineers for the Francis E. Walter Dam. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!

[@fudd126]

Howdy Scott, wow! Nice top water action. I need to get out this weekend. were you throwing a iso dry pattern also. I know you used Davie Klinkhammer . Peace.✌🏻

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hey Mr. Fudd, nice to hear from you. Yes, when I was using the dry/dropper, I had the Isonychia on top, it actually caught more than the pheasant tail underneath. Get out there and enjoy God’s great creation. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@josephciavagliajr5323]

Another great video. May I ask what was the Davie McPhail pattern you were using?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Joseph! The correct title is, Tying an Emerger Caddis (Grannom) by Davie McPhail. Search it KZbin. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@josephciavagliajr5323]

Thanks so much and thanks for the great videos

[@jeffditaranto3790]

Hey Scott , that river looks nice but tough to wade . Been meaning to try it someday the Dam is about 11/2 from me . Does it have many access points ? Boy that ISO is your ticket even on top . Great action out there nice video and scenery . Great presentation's in that fast water on top . Thanks for another hreat one . Three thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Jeff!! Thank you brother! Yes, very tough wading. Oh, love the Isonychia parachute in the Summer. For the length of it, no, not many access points, and the ones that are there are miles apart. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@jeffditaranto3790]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 Thanks im glad i asked about the access . You have seen my wading capabilties lol might have to give it a miss

[@BrianFeesh]

Hi Scott. Great video. What fly line do you use on that rod?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Brian! I’m using a standard weight forward floating line matched to the rod. That’s what I use on all outfits. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mirnadavis3513]

Great video Scott! What is the name of the caddis emerger that you talked about at the end of the video? What size did you use? Thank you!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hello Mirna! It’s a pattern tied by Davie McPhail, Tying an Emerger Caddis (Grannom), I was using a size 18-20 Klinkhammer hook. Look it up on KZbin. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mirnadavis3513]

Thank you!!!

[@gregtarris9057]

Scott, another enjoyable video. Thank you. Question: when you tie on the second fly after the glo bug, are you tying the tippet off the hook shank or eye of the glo bug?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Greg! Thank you very much. I’m tying off the eyes of the hooks on my tandem rig flies. I think it’s a little easier but both ways pretty much have the same catch percentage. I especially don’t tye off the bends when using barbless hooks. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@alexstamateris5977]

My favorite place when I lived in Pa. You cannot fish that river without a wading stick, even when the flow is way way down. Every rock moves, is slippery as can possibly be. Be careful as more than one fisherman has drowned after falling in on the Lehigh. I only wore waist waders when fishing that place. My favorite place! 👍

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Omg Alex!! You are so right 👍🏻. Super dangerous to wade, I had my staff, somewhat helpful but also not, but a nice place to fish, good cool water releases. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@alexstamateris5977]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 I enjoy your videos. You know much more than I do, but two other spots to fish on the Lehigh…..Red Rock and downstream. It gets really good below the train trestle above. It’s below Rt 80. Lots of nice brookies the farther you go down. You come back out by climbing the hill to the train tracks and walking back to the parking lot. Also, the Tannery. Parking lot easy access. That 200 yard stretch below the bridge is fantastic at times. Biggest rainbows I’ve gotten there, 24” and 8lbs 6 ozs. Since I no longer live in Pa I miss that experience, but I look at your videos. I lived in Gladwyne and could be standing in the Lehigh 1 1/2 hours after leaving home. I used to do just that when I wanted to go…….Best Wishes, 👍 alex

[@mark7939]

Hi Scott, always good videos, did u ever fish the real upper Lehigh, up in Gouldsboro....

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Mark! Nooo! But I’ve been wanting to, heard go things about it back in day. Maybe sometime soon. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@georgenaugle7827]

Those fish hit your bugs just so you can make a video. They know you will turn them loose. lol Great video again. I never used a dry/dropper rig. Maybe I should try it. Why are there 4 numbers coming up after our names???!!!! Did you fall in at all?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Ha! Hi George! The same reason there’s four numbers after YOUR name 😁. Oh yeah, they know I’ll release them, we have an understanding. No, luckily I didn’t fall in. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fade_kp4540]

Hi! Where is this area at the dam? Do you park near the dam and walk down the stream to where you were at? I plan on going down there sometime this summer

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi buddy! After you drive over the dam and past the dam office, there’s a dirt road on your left that takes you way down to the bottom to the river. Google map it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fade_kp4540]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 no problem!

[@westsidewil]

How are you filming with you GoPro? Chest mount? Hat mount?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Will! I use a hat clip mount, I also place a piece of grip tape on the top and bottom of the brim of my cap. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Pwrcritter]

I just dress my fluro w flotant and im gtg. I Need to get back to Pa soon.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Good afternoon! Honestly, I think if the Flouro breaks the surface film, it makes even less reflective being under water, I’ve just never had any issues using Flouro for dries. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@yoduff1]

Hi Scott, don't know how to PM you, but do you know if there is parking/access up near the dam? the closest I can find on google is just above RT 80 in White Haven. Also - back decades ago when I was a kid, I used to camp above the FEW, just downstream from Pocono Lake. pulled a few trout out of there back then. but they were rainbows, so I'm assuming stocked. do you know if there are wild trout up there? tight lines. ( ps- I'll trade you - though you probably know every creek in the state! last spring I found a nice stream upstate that is stocked below, but if you go above the stocking section - it's full of wild trout - I caught the trifecta - brook, brown, and most surprisingly rainbow. i had to do a double take on the rainbow, but it was definitely wild. little 5-6 inch guy with beautiful par marks)

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Duff! Google Map the Francis E. Walter Dam, coming off the N E Extension of the turnpike or even the I80 ramp at the Pocono exit, take Rt. 940 about a mile or so to the FEW dam road, go down the road and drive across the dam, then it hooks to the left, you’ll pass the dam office on the right, after you pass the office a couple hundred yards there’s a pull off on the left with a gate to a dirt road, if the gate is open then that road is open to access this part of the river. They close the gate sometime in October for Fall and Winter, so if you’re going, go sooner than later, or call the dam office to find out the date when they close it so you don’t waste a trip, I’m pretty sure there’s a website for the FEW dam with a phone number. Hope this helps. You can PM me at my email: [e-mail]

[@andyk914]

Was that size 20 PT nymph beaded?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Yes, it’s a 1xl size 20 with a 1/16 gold or copper bead and a flashback wingcase with a drop of UV on top of the wingcase and the bead.

[@brucecohen8970]

Thanks for giving your location, Scott, unlike many youtubers.

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Bruce! Very popular area, but not overly crowded, but it is a tough fishery to wade and fish. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@mv4709]

@@pawoodsnwater7551 never been there going to try tomorrow. Can you suggest a starting point for a beginner? Would be greatly appreciated.

[@davidsnyder2423]

Bud I can appreciate the explanation but less is more . At the end of the video you can tell everyone what gear you’re using and have with you . Oh and if that’s the little Leigh , then what’s in gouldsboro pa . That I’ve been fishing since I’ve been 5 and I’m now in my mid fifty’s

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi bud! That’s at the Upper Lehigh right below the FEW dam, you may be experienced with fly fishing but there are many viewers that aren’t and appreciate as much information as they can get. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thepulltabkid7033]

Any chance we can get a hold of you ?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Sure, you can email me at: [e-mail]

[@jeffs7773]

Been a subscriber for a few years now. Can I come fish with you?

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hi Jeff! Can’t promise anything, but email me at: [e-mail]

[@andyk914]

Nice reach cast at about 3 minutes!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Hello Andy! Thank you very much. If you enjoy the top water action, stay tune for next week’s video. Appreciate you watching and commenting.