SECLUDED Miller Run Trout Slam (Pine Creek PA Trib.)

Another excellent full day fishing adventure on Pine Creek and a tributary catching an Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout. After years to mystery and seclusion, I found myself at Miller Run, a small tributary stream of Pine Creek with NO road access and dilapidated hiking trail access. After questionable parking near the Pine Creek Rail Trail and a mile of wading/fishing up Pine Creek, I finally made it to Miller Run. This small stream was incredibly untouched and felt unspoiled. Excellent pools and small waterfalls yielded some great Native Brookies and even a Wild Brownie. Keep exploring, don't settle, and you may find some great fishing opportunities in unexpected places (also apologies for poor fish handling skills, I've gotten better since this trip).

[@brich81]

Pretty cool video, but looks like an opportunity to work on your catch and release. We'd all like to have a chance to fish these areas so we all need to do the most we can to make sure we take care of the fish there. It's best for the trout if you don't hang them on the line and don't drop them when releasing them. A net makes that a lot easier, obviously harder to handle w/o one. Edited to try and not sound like as much of a d-bag.

[@jimmyfritz420]

You can literally wet your hands and throw em back in and they live, they aren’t as fragile as everyone thinks

[@jimmyfritz420]

Brian Peppers that also sometimes happens, depends on the area

[@chromie7338]

Beaker same you are supposed to toss them as high as you can to get the air bubbles out of their stomach

[@thewatcher7061]

If a native brook trout is over seven inches I keep it eat it so yep

[@72cut87]

I usually hold a piece of sandpaper in my hand to help me grip the fish, then I drop kick it to another area becauseI don’t want to catch same fish twice

[@pamtnman1515]

I hunt and sometimes trap Miller Run. Nice stretch. If you plan to release these trout, please do not drag them up onto the rocks. It is death. Keep them in the water the whole time

[@paulbarbacano1109]

Glad I found this channel 😃

[@chubbydamron672]

You need to get rid of the treble hooks, get a net and quit beating and dragging the trout thru the rocks! Geez!

[@VQpwrdSER]

Hey guy. Nice brookies you caught in Miller run. Something to keep in mind when fishing such a small run in low water. All those large brookies were put at risk and some most likely died. You handled them well and wet your hands but when you deposited them downstream out of their pool in shallow water with no cover they were put at risk. I understand why you did it as to not spook and ruin the hole. I done that in higher water as well. Grab a good net for the bigger pine creek trout too. Keep on exploring pine creek with your rod. I certainly love doing the same, and keep the videos coming.

[@jasonshink6589]

Stfu

[@erictrussell3227]

I thought the same. You should release them back to the same hole. Most likely spawning in that hole and releasing them outside of that hole into shallow water didn't help the spawn

[@tomstutz2645]

Those fish will be fine dude, theyll either swim back up to the same hole like they are created to do or swim down and hit another hole expanding the gene pool, if anything he did them a service

[@TravelingTroutCo]

I regretfully agree I could do marginally better (arm chair quarterback) at releasing but still they are adaptable and hardy fish and will be fine. Ppl on YT are too soft about trout.

[@toxicoutrage6954]

Traveling Trout Co. no buddy. you are wrong. big time.

[@spoils2873]

Why wet your hands if the fish is gonna bounce of the rocks. Handle trout with care bud. Good video

[@apathy570]

I'm from central pa and this is the very first video of yours I watched about a month ago. It inspired me to go on adventures of my own and I have since discovered some amazing places and have caught a ton of really nice native trout. Just wanted to say thank you, show support and wish you well on future adventures. Please keep up the great work.

[@jasonshink6589]

Absolutely amazing. I live in south williamsport and go to pine creek all the time. I think my freind broight me to this area and he caughtb2 towards the bottom. Small guys. Nevwr knew that waterfall was up there.

[@msm402]

Great video,sir!!

[@derekspace]

Those were some really nice brookies from a small stream...no, anywhere..well, maybe except Labrador CAN. Anywhere in the lower 48 those are WOW very nice brook trout! Love the fall colors on some of those fish. I would not name that creek. Next time you go there you might find yourself fishing behind 5 other guys. Just say'n. I am in SC so hot spotting creeks in PA doesn't matter to me but ya might want to ponder that. Several of my favorite creeks have been ruined by internet exposure. From blue line brook trout creeks to large warm water bass rivers (3 lb smallies) I've seen fishing pressure exponentially increase over just a year or 2 cause someone made a video and named the spot.. Something to consider. Dude, love your videos! Just subbed.

[@C-Smith-87]

Beautiful fish man

[@DAVIDDAMIENR]

Thank You for sharing

[@keystonecr794]

What fork of Miller run is the waterfall hole on? If you don’t mind sharing the info

[@Classichunt17_]

Nice video, are you using chest mount or head mount!? Looking to make some vids this year...

[@TravelingTroutCo]

It clips to my backwards hat honestly. I tried the chest mount and wasn't a fan.

[@zachg8508]

Is this the Miller Run near Pittsburgh?

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Cool video friend

[@bigdamcats955]

I know that spot and why did you move him from his hole like that? Not smart

[@jjjjj464]

awesome vid my friend

[@codysoutdoors2696]

That’s cool. My hunting cabin in two miles from McConnells country store I fish pine creek to

[@tomstutz2645]

Gotta have me a mcconnels sub now

[@Noahculp1907]

Those were great fish but just remember to try keeping them in or close to the water, I don’t mean to be rude or tell you how to fish but it’s in the trouts best interest to not hang on the line

[@randelldickerson6147]

Do you go southeast region?.

[@GerryMoningkey]

another big one 😀

[@alanstrober6296]

This guy’s nick name should be the trout killer. Literally kills almost every trout he catches. Letting them hang off the lurer rips their gills. Most die within a day or so.

[@alanstrober6296]

@@TravelingTroutCo I’m sure there is a good reason you don’t show your face on your videos.

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Correct. Weirdo internet guys like you.

[@trainsmoke1811]

6:10 I caught my prize 19 inch golden trout right there a few weeks ago lol

[@hobomaninabox841]

What bait are you using or are you using strictly spinners? And if spinners what spinners work best?

[@TravelingTroutCo]

For me, its a single hook panther martin (black body with yellow spot and gold blade). Usually size 1/8 or 1/16oz.

[@garyrusso8031]

Is there any fishing spots out here in shamokin PA like walking distance I'm still new to the area and need to start fishing again

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Get yourself a PA map. Every stream is shown

[@tomstutz2645]

Congrats my guy youve found the most beautiful wide and deep section of pine creek which just so happens to be the most secluded, miller run also happens to be the prettiest tributary IMO, there are 3 cabins directly accross the creek from the mouth of miller run, my family is responsible for two of them, that place is my second home. We have a much different technique for fishing those holes, im suprised you were able to get ANY going after those holes the way you did. Now im not so sure i want to give away my methods on the internet but i will say that these fish are so easily spooked that if they even see you (wich they did) they will hide, i can sit there and run the same hole all day long getting a fish on every line i drop, sometimes the same one but mostly always a different one, that stretch on the actual creek has areas great for amazing rainbows, areas for cattys, areas for bass and rock bass, it truly is a wonder theres even some absolutey massive carp if your into that kind of thing not to mention the occasional palimino or hellbender

[@Noahculp1907]

What’s a hellbender?

[@tomstutz2645]

@@Noahculp1907 lol dude it looks like a nightmare, giant salamanders native to appalachian streams. Used to be very common but are now endangered. They can be absolutely massive. Look up some pictures. They are alot like a mud puppy only larger and darker and without bright red "gills"

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Don't get caught in possession of one you'll never see the light of day again. They're protected

[@michaelloucks4168]

@@tomstutz2645 I think there’s a good chance I’m staying at one of ones you manage. If it has the pool in the backyard lol. My sons and myself are absolutely stoked to come up for our first time fishing the Pine and hopefully the Miller!

[@tomstutz2645]

@@michaelloucks4168 are you renting from bob shearer?

[@parkerstutzman9269]

Nice vid I have a cabin right across to creek were it was to deep

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Between Waterville and Blackwell that's some of the prettiest scenery, greatest wildlife, and awesome fishing in the entire state.

[@eowenspa2]

Couldn’t watch past 5 mins..no regard for the fish

[@robertwileman2590]

Need to handle your fish better if you plan to release them.!

[@andrewkoester4374]

Does anyone know what kinda inline spinner is used?

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Rooster Tail 1/16oz Brown Trout Colored (with small swivel and 6lb. test)

[@captainscottnewhall6105]

Nice video. I enjoy them. Don't think I've ever seen you gut hook a fish or do anything that mortally would hurt them....you sure take some heat even thought 99% of your fish live on I'm sure.... Glad you are having some fun.

[@markshwindell3788]

Please wet your hands and use a net brother this is rough to see every fish caught in this video is dead

[@jiffymemes8727]

Wdym he wet his hands but he didn't use a net

[@markshwindell3788]

Jiffy Memes even with wet hands the trouts protective coating will be damaged it’s best to use a soft net and avoid as much touching as possible out of the water

[@jjjjj464]

most guys afraid to moan in there girls ear, he be like 3:50

[@serapheum]

get a net 🙂

[@randelldickerson6147]

Wat does class A mean?.

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Good question. Without looking it up, Class A is an PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) classification which essentially indicates that a trout fishery maintains enough natural reproduction for stocking to be unnecessary. In PA, these are typically Wild Brown Trout, Native Brook Trout, or in rare instances Wild Rainbow Trout streams which receive the Class A designation. These are my favorite streams and are indicative of the health/vitality of the watershed..

[@randelldickerson6147]

So class A is like wild trout stream... and wat are stock classes called

[@gregoryhunts3006]

@@randelldickerson6147 Class A Class B and Class C or Class 1 2 or 3 goes kinda like this.. Class A need's no stocking and has good natural reproduction. Class B has little natural reproduction and need's stocking. Class C has no natural reproduction and is entirely stocked fish.

[@theflyingdutchman787]

Please treat these trout more carefully.

[@huntersimon1224]

Terrible fish handling lol and put the fish back in the same hole!

[@petermckelvey649]

Dude, you'd probably do a lot better there if you used power bait on treble hooks

[@TravelingTroutCo]

I actually was looking at using some quadruple hooks, which means 4 hooks instead of 3..............................................................

[@toxicoutrage6954]

you’re supposed to release them where u catch them from

[@Wkndr]

Dude just switch over to fly fishing. I’ve seen you fly fish in other videos and you’re basically just streamer fishing with that spinning rod. You can do that all day with a fly rod plus nymphing and dry flies. I know I’m not telling you anything new but you can fish more techniques for trout on a fly rod aside from bait fish imitators and it’s just more fun and rewarding. And this is coming from someone who used to fish for trout primarily with spinning rods and now I don’t even know where my spinning rod is. Just sayin’

[@drbtrava]

should have a little more respect for the fish

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Hate to say I agree. Was relatively new to fishing and didn't treat these resources great. Have since done a better job (barbless hook, wet hands, use of net, keeping them in the water, ect).

[@markhoel7054]

Yer keeping the fish too long.imagine you held underwater that long.

[@todd_2692]

Please handle the fish better

[@jjjjj464]

hod on hod on hod on, mm mm m m mmm

[@kylenbrads3156]

You need to talk less or not at all in vids it completely ruins the peace of the scenery you repeat your self to much “dang dang dang dang” that’s really annoying

[@bassa-holic4570]

The point of this is an instructional fishing video. Not a nature hike let’s be quiet and look at the scenery video. There is also the mute button option or just turn down the volume. Dang just saying bro.

[@shawncleary3851]

Dude. Your killing me. Keep the fish in the water for petes sake. Thats why people look down on spin fisherman.

[@isaacshowalter3495]

You handle fish like shit

[@jzrusty1]

Jesus could you keep the trout out of the water any longer?

[@ram76921]

I see even the fishing community has obnoxious gate keepers from the comments I'm seeing here... good grief

[@TravelingTroutCo]

Authoritarians

[@jzrusty1]

It's called respecting our area and the wild fish he's tossing around

[@danielshipe3451]

Not authoritarians, true fishermen who carefully handle and release fish. This person has much to learn!!

[@joe25ification]

@@danielshipe3451 Very, very poor fish handling skills. Obviously also, treble hooks are going to kill a lot of "catch & release" fish.