I live so close to the tully and never really fished it. ... of sulfer and bwo hatches but I've noticed some streams have them too but not a great deal causing it to have poor dry fly fishing conditions. Might go out tomorrow. Is it anything that could be fixed? Deer Creek – 1.9 miles; from the SR 0910 Bridge at T-678 intersection downstream to the lower boundary of Rose Ridge Golf Course I opted to take the fly rod out on Sunday. The Tulpehocken Creek (the "Tully") is also influenced by two tributaries which help cool the lower stretches of the stream during the hottest summer months. Tulpehocken Brown & Rainbow trout are known for being challenging & running absolutely HOT when hooked. Formed in 1990 , TCO Fly Shop is the largest, most complete Fly Fishing Outfitter on the East Coast. I decided to schedule my own private lesson with a local instructor and try fly fishing on the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Summary Book - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only. Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. Waters under Delayed Harvest, Artificial Lures Only regulations Listed by County ALLEGHENY. Tulpehocken Creek is a medium sized tailwater in southeastern Pennsylvania located just minutes outside of Reading and approximately one hour from Philadelphia. Tulpehocken Creek. Expert Angler. If you don't see a class you are interested in, please let us know. I knew the state had completed a fall stocking back in October. Browsing this Thread: A cold water release from Croton Falls Reservoir makes for excellent trout fishing opportunities all season. There are plenty of other decent access points and I would recommend exploring some of the many other stretches that the Tully has to offer as well. This is a 3.1-mile stretch that is stocked from Cooper … No trout may be killed or had in possession. 2 since it's a popular streak does it seem to be a harder place to fish? Bull Creek – 1.0 mile; from the first bridge on T-721 (above the T-721 and T-719 intersection) downstream to the T-721 bridge in Millerstown. Fishing may be done with artificial flies and streamers constructed of natural or synthetic materials, so long as all flies are constructed in a normal fashion with components wound on or about the hook. Paflyfish | A fly fishing community for trout and bass with stream reports, forum, maps, hatch charts and blog covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Ohio Paflyfish - Tulpehocken creek holdovers [Forums - Fly Fishing Locations] All fish never left the water or were touched by us. Action was outstanding and hits hard. The Cacoosing serves as a thermal refuge for trout when the Tully water temps warm up in the late Spring/early Summer. Check out our Fly Fishing Educational Programs - Click here. Video On The Manatawny Creek Tulpehocken Creek What can you say about the Tulpehocken Creek. Catch & Release Fly-Fishing Only [view regulation] CHESTER French Creek – 0.9 mile; from the dam at Camp Sleepy Hollow downstream to Hollow Road. Good access and plenty of trout just generally draws a crowd. So if you really want to find out where the best PA fly fishing spots are you'll need a good map. What section of stream did you fish? The Tully offers some fantastic fishing for stocked and holdover trout. Fly Fishing Guide Service We are one of only a few guide services in the area that can really offer guide services on a full time basis. All fish were bows except one brown. It has a long history know for big Rainbows and large Browns. Pennsylvania is also a relatively large state that takes about 5 hours to traverse from Philadelphia on the eastern side to Pittsburgh on the western side. The best time to fish Tulpehocken Creek is in the spring, but you can also have good luck fly fishing in early fall. May. Video of Michael Evanko fly fishing the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Since the implementation of No kill regulations in 1995 this stream has become very popular with anglers who fly fish. I haven’t fished the Tulpehocken (“Tully”) since this past July. Tulpehocken Creek; The Little Lehigh; Tying the Griffiths Max (Video) AUGUST: Fly of the Month; A Swarm of Bugs; Bass Buggin' Tying the Adams Family (Video) Lycoming Creek; ONE SMALL TROUT July (9) June (4) Fly Fishing On The Tulpehocken Creek Tailwater In Pennsylvania Tulpehocken Creek is one of the few Pennsylvania tailwater trout streams. Personally I tend to gravitate away from the crowds and get a bit away from the access points even if it means less trout. There are a bunch of Tulpehocken ("Tully") threads on this site. Still, it's not a bad option for the area. Switched to caddis nymphs and landed another 15 or so. I always caught a fish or two from the mouth to the dam. Before my hockey games I would fish it if I got there early and with only minimal gear that I had in my car I only fished cacoosing. The seam where the cooler water from the Cacoosing enters into the Tully is one of the most heavily pressured areas in the special regs section. Video of Michael Evanko fly fishing Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. If you haven't already read through some of them, they're a good place to research the stream. From the T-508 bridge to the T-510 bridge is specially designated fly fishing only … DELAWARE Ridley Creek – 0.6 mile; from the falls in Ridley Creek State Park downstream to the mouth of Dismal Run. Extra tippet material ranging from 0X to 6X should be available for the leaders we list above. However, I have been known to be sidetracked by a carp or two! We had hits almost immediately on nymphs then around 8:30 the midge hatch started and was heavy. White Deer Creek. You may want to consider the new rubber, As always we recommend "Perfect Fly" trout flies. It has awesome dry fly fishing and when that isn’t going on the fish are always eating scuds. Hollender recommends the Delayed Harvest Fly-Fishing Only section in Union County. In fact, the trout in Tulpehocken Creek thrive in the almost 4 miles of water below the dam, with heavy brown and rainbow trout … Arrived just after 7. Do they stock near cacoosing? Fly Fishing with Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters Cindy Ross Middle age seemed like a good time to try something totally new, like fly-fishing. With conditions similar to a limestone fishery, the Tully can be a bit tricky, with high rewards to match! Whether you are a beginner or want to brush up on your casting skills, there is a class for you. It is easy to wade but as with most tailwaters, you should always check the discharges to Check Out Our “Ladies Only” Trip To Central PA In The Fall Of 2021. Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters TCO Fly Shop tackle shop is located in Reading, PA. Tulpehocken Creek : Date of Update: 12/19/2020: Author: TCO Reading Staff: Highlight: Call the shop and ask us about the fishing! "Trout Brook and North Branch Wiscoy Creek are high-quality tributaries of Wiscoy Creek. Fish we're gorging themselves and water was boiling all around us. Friend and I had a banner day on Tully. Fish move, yes, but there are certainly more fish near stocking points. I fished there for about a hour or two when I went and swung streamers and then nymphed with not a single bite. Its cool water flows from the base of Blue Marsh Dam and is home to some very nice size brown and rainbow holdover trout. Combined, there are 14.3 miles of public fishing rights easments on these three streams," according to … My questions are 1 since they stock it often do the fish move away from stocking points? Need a guide we can help with that too!!! The Tully behaves like a limestoner in respect to it’s tricky currents. What kind of poor habitat does it have? Rick and Taylor have well over 40 years of fishing and over 20 years of guiding on the Tully. We also offer private lessons tailored to your needs. After two hours the hatch slowed down as sun came out. We recommend a medium fast to fast action fly rod nine feet in length for all three weights of, The fly reels you use for the 4, 5 or 6 weight lines, if you choose to use them all, should be, We recommend waders. The Tully fishes best between the months of April and July and September and November. All in all, we released about 50 fish between us, with majority before noon. Affectionately know as “The Tully,” is a tailwater fishery. From what I saw it had lots of shade with rocks and good water flow. Got skunked. 1 Anonymous Users. In general it suffers from poor habitat. Our fleet of six drift boats and fishing rafts ensure that we are able to offer a safe comfortable trip in the highly variable conditions. I saw on the website they have lots of sulfer and bwo hatches but I've noticed some streams have them too but not a great deal causing it to have poor dry fly fishing conditions. 2Bonthewater . I struggle with bigger rivers like that. Tulpehocken creek #1. Open to fishing year-round. The bottom release dam discharges cool and fertile water from depths of up to 50 feet which keeps the Tulpehocken Creek cool enough for trout to survive. It takes an extended rain for these two bodies of water to have a significant impact on the Tulpehocken flows. The ’Tully‘ is one of the best streams in PA for year round quality fly fishing. Figured out quickly they were chasing emerging bugs and but on small wet hackles I tied. Joined: 2016/4/1 14:01 ... Before my hockey games I would fish it if I got there early and with only minimal gear that I had in my car I only fished cacoosing. River was pretty wide where we were but fairly shallow except along some edges. Thanky you for the info guys! Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout flies for Tulpehocken Creek Pennsylvania Fly Line: If you enjoy using light line and a light fly rod, we are recommending a 4 weight, floating fly line but only if you want to go light. There are few places you could fish without them. Last time it was opposite. ... Ridley Creek is home to a large number of stocked trout. Fly Fishing Wade Trips Great Lakes Steelhead Group Tying Demos & Presentations Lodging & Dining Products. The Tulpehocken Creek is an excellent tailwater where the trout growth rates rival the best US trout streams. And last, how does it due hatch wise? Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. We prefer the, We recommend felt soles for your wading boots. Relentless Product Offerings Gift Certificate & Logo Gear Fished for about a hour or two. TCO is committed to providing superior customer service. Tulpehocken Creek, aka The Tully, is a tailwater fishery, although some do fish it above Blue Marsh Lake. Caddis are the main attraction on the Tully with numerous species hatching from May through October. This stream runs through Bald Eagle State Forest and is surrounded by thick and beautiful scenery. I broke out the heavy long johns and headed to the Tulpehocken Creek in Berks County. Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout flies for Tulpehocken Creek, If you enjoy using light line and a light fly rod, we are recommending a 4 weight, floating fly, Leaders should range in sizes from a 0X for streamers up to a 6X for midges and small dry. In the Keystone Select Special Regulation water on the Tulpehocken there are only two small tributaries, Plum Creek at Rebers Bridge and the Cacoosing Creek at the Paper Mill Bridge. Catch & Release Fly-Fishing Only [view regulation] CHESTER French Creek – 0.9 mile; from the dam at Camp Sleepy Hollow downstream to Hollow Road. But another spot looked sandy. If you're in need of fishing tackle for carp fishing, bass fishing, or trout fishing give this store a visit. Fishing is permitted on a 24-hour basis. 2019 Fly Fishing Educational Classes Join us at your favorite TCO location to learn more about the exciting world of fly fishing. DELAWARE Ridley Creek – 0.6 mile; from the falls in Ridley Creek State Park downstream to the mouth of Dismal Run. You’ll see Blue Winged Olives hatch from March until November. We fished an area that I had never been, but glad I went. The Creek is, like most in the area, a limestone spring creek that stays cool enough to support trout populations through the summer. We recommend a 5 weight, floating fly line for dry flies and With crowds that's an issue. It was overcast with intermittent rain. I caught a few browns that were all about 10 inches. In fact, the trout in Tulpehocken Creek inhabit the 4-5 miles of water below the dam, with heavy brown and rainbow trout averaging between 12-14 inches. If the fish have not moved very much, heavy on Rainbows and that high catch rate in the DH Area would suggest the Rebers Bridge to Blue Marsh Dam section, which is Section 06. More people too. Growth of stocked trout, as well as a fairly significant population of wild brown trout, is very good. With 4 retail locations and a significant eCommerce business, TCO offers the widest selection of the best products available in the Fly Fishing industry. There's only a few good fish holding spots. Essentials Only Full Version. 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