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Old 07-17-2009, 06:12 PM
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I am taking a group backpacking to #17 on Abrams Creek next weekend. I will not be able to fish full time but will get a few hours in while I am there. I would expect to be in the general area of #17.

What patterns should I be using?
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Old 07-17-2009, 10:06 PM
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Poppers for smallmouth, unless you hike up towards the falls area. Then standard mountain fare for Rainbows.
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Old 07-17-2009, 10:33 PM
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remember to get your permits (free) and that the maximum party size is 8
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Old 07-17-2009, 10:55 PM
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Poppers for smallmouth, unless you hike up towards the falls area. Then standard mountain fare for Rainbows.
Are there no trout in the section between the Hatcher Mountain Trail ford and 17?

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remember to get your permits (free) and that the maximum party size is 8
Can do. I am a nooby flyfisherman, but an expert backpacker. I have been taking groups up to 17 for 20-years. I do not consider the backcountry regulations to be optional!
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Old 07-17-2009, 11:24 PM
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I've caught some rainbows just above the campground years ago. If my memory serves me correctly, you get into a canyon type area up a ways. My best memory was that of a Raccoon trying to eat from my pan while it was still over a burner!

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Old 07-19-2009, 02:48 PM
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prosigna,

Very few trout below Rabbit Creek. For prime trout fishing you really need to be on the other side of the falls. There are some better fish above Little Bottoms in the wintertime, right now you would be better of fishing for rock bass and such.
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prosigna,
I think Abram's Creek is a wonderful place to guests. Here are a few pointers from my experiences....
  • Super slick in the creek bed. (be careful and expect it to be VERY SLIPPERY)
  • You can read about the fish in the creek on the campsite message board. Several are protected.
  • The famous 'Horseshoe' is up the creek and about a 3-5 mile hike...
  • The fly I have found successful in the creek is the 'greenie weenie'. Just let it drift in to a pool and it will dance for the fish...
One thing I have always thought about is taking some kind of float tube so that I could float back to the campground....
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Old 07-21-2009, 08:48 PM
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I second the green weenie. A buddy got me to use them. I also like to use a Charteuse San Worm. Its the same color as the green weenie obvioulsy, but it is just another version of the green inch worm that I have used recently.
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:32 PM
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The worms that I've been using from a local shop are done after one strike...Is this normal? If so, you may want to take a few. Just a thought.
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I tie my own worms, and they seem to hold up just fine. Of course I use them mostly on the little fish in the streams.
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