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#1 ·
Went to Elk Creek in PA this past weekend. I will never go there again. Lots of ignorant people. I'll stay in my home state ohio or drive straight thru PA and fish new york.
 
#8 ·
I had the same thing happen to me last week on the Grand. I was fishing a nice run when a doofus with a spinning rod found it perfectly fine to drift 5 feet in front of me. He kept doing this and I warned him that I would cut his line.
He stopped and had words under his breath as he walked away.
Hey, these type of people are everywhere. That was my first time fishing the Grand and I'm not going to write it off because one person. Heck, this is normal on the Rock as some people just have no river etiquette.
Crowds suck! Best thing to do is unfold your wading staff and hoof it to new spots. Who knows, you may find a new honey hole.
 
#10 ·
In many ways the internet also seems to ruined Steelhead fishing. I fished Elk creek back in the mid 90's at and remember pulling to the parking area thinking the water must not be good today because there are almost no cars. I would get to water and find that that the conditions were perfect. This was a common occurrence back then. Today everyone checks stream conditions and reports then shows up at the same time (during ideal conditions) in the same stretch of river. Too much information out there!! Part of the issue is that access is much more limited today resulting in more fisherman in confined river space.
Now I go test my patience a couple times a year before I have had enough of the crowds - especially the guy who takes your spot while you are busy landing a fish.
 
#11 ·
For the money it's not worth it. When I do fish I am on the water for myself and my dog! I do not need see the crowds. Can't wait til after they all leave in May so I can enjoy the water without the these obnoxious buffoons whom think the world of this truck stocked non native fishing! LOL
 
#16 ·
Well Im glad Im not the only one drifting away from steelhead fishing due to the crowds. About 4 years ago I realized how much fun it was exploring and chasing smallies in solitude all summer long now I cant wait for spring and summer to begin so I can start chasing all the warm water species! Now the only steelhead fishing I do is late fall and winter spey fishing and even it becomes frustrating...especially when you get to the sweet spot of a run and get low holed out of know where!
 
#17 ·
I agree. I remember when steelheading was less crowded and you learned "on the water". Now people just look up spots on the internet (aka Ohio Gamefishing) and troll for hotspots online. It's no wonder many who start fizzle out so quick. The learning curve is too fast and there really is no sense of accomplishment. This is a great site but is has become too free for its own good. techniques yes....info too much
 
#18 ·
To quote Gierach "Cell phones (and the internet) have changed us from a nation of self-reliant pioneer types into a bunch of men standing alone in supermarkets saying ‘Okay, I’m in the the tampon aisle, but I don’t see it'"
 
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