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**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 15h

Six hours of driving for my son’s soccer tournament… finally, beer
I drive a lot for my son’s soccer - training, games, etc - so I drive far less for fly fishing

A can of IPA - Two roads Brewing, Road 2 Ruin - and Japanese traditional snacks.

#Driving #Soccer #YouthSports

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 2d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#ThursdayThoughts

The question was not which fly I use, but how I needed to cast it to reach my target
There were two options: a side cast through the 3-foot gap under the tree, or a roll cast through the 3-foot space between the trees growing on both banks

A view of a creek flowing through the woods. The left bank features cliffs that have bushes and trees. On the right bank, tree branches stretch towards the center of the creek. The water, clear and tinged with light green hues, flows from an area filled with rocks.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Trout

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 2d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#WellnessWednesday
#MidweekMotivation

Valley Creek, PA

I won’t have time for fly fishing next weekend since my son has a soccer tournament, but I might try to find some nearby water for quick fly fishing or at least stroll around some creeks

A small creek winds through the woods, forming a horseshoe shape in this section. The water is calm, reflecting the trees and a partly sunny sky.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Trout

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 3d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#WaterfallWednesday

The complex water columns and currents But the plunging water and bubbles create just enough cover to let me cast repeatedly without spooking the trout, until the fly is hit by a trout lurking in the deep water

A short but wide waterfall cascades into a green-hued pool, surrounded by dense woods that still don’t have leaves. The water shallows as it flows toward the foreground, revealing smooth rocks clearly visible beneath the surface.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Trout

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 3d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#ThickTrunkTuesday

They are typically found in locations where fly casting is more challenging
The fly needs to either go under the log or land just beyond it

A small creek winds through the rocky terrain, surrounded by woods. The left bank features rocky cliffs, while the right bank is flatter, with many rocks. A fallen tree spans the creek, and two additional logs are visible along the left bank. The water is clear, with moss-green hues reflecting the surroundings.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Trout

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 4d *

4d *

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#ThickTrunkTuesday

Valley Creek, PA

I’m sure I make plenty of mistakes while fishing
But fewer mistakes usually mean more trout
One big mistake - my mind drifted right after a seemingly perfect cast, and I lost one of the two trout that hit my fly

A view of a small creek flowing through the woods. Both banks are lined with trees, and their reflections shimmer on the clear water, which has light moss-green hues. A fallen tree spans the creek, and another fallen trunk rests on top of it.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 4d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#MondayMotivation

Crum Creek, PA

I visit this creek once or twice a year, and this time the timing was perfect for White Sucker spawning
I saw them making noise in the riffles - pretty impressive
An aggressive Fallfish wrecked my hi-vis dry fly, which I was just using as an indicator

A small creek flows through the suburban area, its banks lined with trees. Behind them stretches a broad grassy area. The stream swiftly veers to the right as it collides with a large boulder along the left bank, leading into a slower section of the water.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 5d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#MondayMotivation

The creek banks and trails are starting to green up, and the fish are getting more active
I caught my first Bluegill of the year from this creek definitely felt like spring

A small creek winds through the woods. The left bank is lined with trees, some already showing green leaves. The right bank is flatter, with layers of exposed rock. The stream flows from the rocky area, feeding into a calm pool that mirrors the woods around it.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 5d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#SilentSunday

Crum Creek, PA

I had a full weekend of activities, but winding down with fly fishing brings a peaceful Sunday. When my mind is calm and clear, there are no lost flies, no tangled line, and no snags on trees

A small creek flows through a suburban wooded area. The right bank features a green grassy area. A red-covered bridge spans the creek in the back under a partly sunny sky, and the water mirrors the surrounding landscape.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 6d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#SilentSunday

Valley Creek, PA

Although the weather was nice yesterday, I only saw one other person in this nature preserve

Two trees from opposite banks lean toward each other, crossing in the middle with the woods and partly sunny sky in the background. Their reflections are clearly visible across the creek’s surface.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 6d

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

The Sucker Run
Hard to spot, but a couple of White Suckers are spawning in a shallow riffle
I saw many like this today, I tried not to bother them

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · 6d

Thin Crust Tavern Cut @GregArcus@mastodon.world

Trout season opens near me next Saturday. The closest spot is this 1.5-2 acre pond in a county park. Trout are catch and keep as the water will be too warm for them live through the summer. Didn't see any "risers" This pond also has bass, catch and release only.

The nearest stream trout fishing is in the Driftless Area of IL, WI, & Iowa near Galena. Good trout water in north Wisconsin & U.P. Michigan, too.

#fishing #flyfishing #TroutFishing

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Mar 21

Mar 21

Thin Crust Tavern Cut @GregArcus@mastodon.world

Every good fishing camp has a good camp dog. I think it's a law.

Their jobs include greeting boats when tieing up, checking out the catch, bear alarm, jumping in the water for no reason, going cabin to cabin to look in the windows to see if anyone is there, begging for something to eat if someone is inside, and pushing in the door and sleeping in the cabin if they feel like it.

Man giving a treat to a dog in a cabin with knotty pine paneling.

#fishing #flyfishing #fishingfriday

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 21

Mar 21

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Pickering Creek, PA

Looks like I have time to fly fish tomorrow
In March, I have to drive a bit farther to reach creeks that are open for fishing. While those spots are generally considered better, I still prefer fishing closer to home, even if the conditions aren’t ideal for fishing

A small creek flows through the woods under the cloudy sky. The left bank is flat with some trees standing, while the right side has hills lined with trees that are reflected on the water.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Clinterest** @clintn@mas.to · Mar 21

Mar 21

Clinterest @clintn@mas.to

Spring break, so I got to spend a little time at one of my favorite little streams, Crane Creek. I caught one wild rainbow, but the best thing was seeing a straight-up beaver dam! #flyfishing

A beaver dam forms a lagoon in the rear. In the foreground, the stream flows from the right to the left.

The creek flows across the frame from upper right to lower left, with a choppy riffle on the left. In the foreground is a gravelly bank, while beyond the stream is a grassy bank.

The stream flows away in a one-point perspective. The forest surrounds the stream on both sides, and through the treetops is a clear blue sky.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 20 *

Mar 20 *

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#ThursdayThoughts

Pickering Creek, PA

I saw some trout and big White Suckers here I didn’t catch any, which didn’t bother me, until I heard, as I was heading to my car, that someone had landed a White Sucker on a fly That angler knows fish My competitive side was starting to surface

A view of a small creek flows through the woods on a cloudy day. The trees are bare. A riffle in the background feeds a pool, which turns into another riffle, feeding another pool, followed by a final riffle in the foreground.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · Mar 20

Mar 20

Thin Crust Tavern Cut @GregArcus@mastodon.world

[In] the mind of every angler, there is a mythical fish. For trout fishermen, it might be an Atlantic salmon on a fly-rod - that whole sport of kings thing. For nothern pike fisherman, it might be a musky. Interestingly, for bass fishermen, it's just a bigger bass.

- John Gierach

#fishing #flyfishing #bassfishing

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 19

Mar 19

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#MidweekMotivation
#WellnessWednesday

I haven’t caught a trout from this spot for quite some time, but I know they’re there, which motivates me to keep trying

A small stream winds through the woods, its clear water has deep green hues. Rugged boulders line the right bank.

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Mar 19

Mar 19

Eishi Noguchi @enog@masto.ai

#WellnessWednesday

I like this area. Popular with dog walkers, so not ideal for fishing But there are times when there is nobody, and I can fully enjoy fishing If dogs are enjoying the water, I simply enjoy the scenery