Duke Forest
New Hope Creek
I had caught zero fish this year and I was getting pretty restless wanting to catch something slimy . Where would I go? I didn't have the time or confidence to make a trip to some of my usual haunts with this cold weather so I figured a trip to a spot that held a lot of Chain Pickerel aka "Jack" would maybe get me a fish or two. I decided to hit a small stream in the Piedmont that has a few Jack in it.
My rod would be a 5 1/2 ft lite spinning outfit loaded with 6 lb mono. My lure of choice today would be a 1/6 oz Super Roostertail in red with red hackle. This color combo is no longer made by Yakima Bait company in the super.
My rod would be a 5 1/2 ft lite spinning outfit loaded with 6 lb mono. My lure of choice today would be a 1/6 oz Super Roostertail in red with red hackle. This color combo is no longer made by Yakima Bait company in the super.
I arrived at the stream at aprox 11:30 am and immediately took the water temperature and it showed 42 degrees. I started working several pools and at 1 pool I had 1 follow and 3 hits. I caught this Jack which was maybe 13 inches. Not a monster but I will take it after a winter of not fishing. After not getting anymore hits I took a few pictures of this stream and left knowing I would be back here in warmer weather to catch a few bass and bream.
Here are a few pics of this nice stream. A hidden jewel.
The last time I fished this stream was probably 5 or 6 years ago and I will be sure to make it back there by May. Here are a few pics from that trip .
A Green Sunfish
Thanks for lookin.
Mack
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