Naples Trout Derby

This mornings article in my local paper gives an account of a trout derby close to where I live. Typically I am not a derby fisherman. I have participated in weighing fish at check in stations.

I like to hear the stories of the day's catch. But the thought of 8-9 inch trout being released two days prior and recaptured by treble hooks just gets under my skin. I know there are reasons to keep sportsman active, but I tend toward a more natural approach to fishing.

Here is the link to a summary of the Naples Trout Derby

http://www.mpnnow.com/sports/x1700898694/Trout-and-anglers-aplenty-at-annual-Naples-tournament

Fishing April Waters

Opening day of trout was Friday for most inland streams. The water was very fishable. I prefer not to venture out when hoards of spinners were lining the stream.

My season started Saturday,

I did not leave until noon and went to Avoca, 25 minutes south of Naples to the Cohocton river.

This river is open year round for trout. I caught a 14 inch Brown which most likely was stocked this past Thursday. It took a egg pattern.

(notice the clipped fin). (I had problems with camera)

I fished a lot of water until 4:30 and this was the only bite. I should tie some flies sometime. My eye caught one miller (moth) flying above the water. The water was clear and I saw nothing else. It was a little windy, but what a nice day for seeing into the water.

Walked the river for about a mile.