Fly-fishing? For TROUT? In Ohio? Oh, wait. Get this: in WOOSTER Ohio. Oh baby, oh baby. It is true. I have seen it with my own two peepers and caught these fabulous trout my own self.
Here's the deal: you are only fifty-odd paces from a busy highway, right next to a bunch of huge industrial yards, down a rutted gravel road, and there is this nagging voice in the back of your noggin yelling, "Run! This is a trap! You are at least one United State away from ANY trout fishing!" Don't listen to THAT voice, listen to me, your trusted Yelp Buddy. You will not be sorry you did.
The state did a survey some twenty years ago, and found some nice streams that could, just maybe, support trout. One of these was Apple Creek, running east to west just south of Wooster. They didn't want to invest in a long shot, so the good and great folks at Trout Unlimited stepped up, bought some trout, and started a-stocking. There were a few lean years in there, but now? Boy Howdy! This is an amazing little (two mile) stretch of water.
So, all I ask in return for unearthing this rare gem for you is this: practice catch and release. Revel in the experience, then put those beauties back so they can grow, and flourish, and be caught by some other guy or gal. You won't need a huge stick; I routinely cast a three-weight. Nymphs are a hot item year-round, but dry is the way to go when the insects are buzz-bombing you on the short walk from the parking lot to the stream. Oh, and pick up your trash, and a few items that were washed down in the many floods this area experiences. Thanks. Tight lines. read more