Simms and Company I don't mean to hikack the thread but the question about chubs surviving is a whole other question that I have wondered about for years. My parents live about 30 minutes from the Daks on a small stream (3-5 foot wide in spots, 3 foot pools or so in spots). I have seen this...

Wow, that's neat. I guess I never knew fish of that size were stocked. Any idea where the hatchery is, that would be a neat place to check out. Thanks, Steve

Simms, I have seen fish come out of the Ausable that were NOT stockies. I have seen friends catch numerous 20+ inch Browns in an area not too far from where you are speaking of, a little ways off the beaten path. Notice I said friends and not me haha. I lead them to the spots though :). It is...

Steve, The Schroon is another river I was going to mention. I like the stretch below the dam along what I believe is called River Road. There is public access near a spot I believe is called and don't quote me on this "Fireman's Hole" or something to that effect. Sorry I cannot be of more help...

Steve, yup I was referring to spinning tackle. I am still in the area and my parents still live up that way. As far as streams in the area, I have heard of people having good luck on the Gloweegee although I have never really fished it. My dad fished it with good results ages ago gaining...

Generally speaking I have avoided trouble by staying out of areas that are posted on both sides. I always thought that if a landowner owns the property on both sides of the waterway and you can't fish it from a float or a canoe, its best to fish somewhere else (unless permission is granted)...

By the way Steve, my name is Steve as well

Hi Steve, The Alplaus in Charlton is my home water. I grew up on it and still fish it occasionally just as a spring tune up. I consider myself a pretty advanced caster and have a fair handle on all the tactics that Dr. Gonzo mentioned (great summary by the way Gonzo). Having said that, I still...

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Hi John, I was up in Wilmington and Lake Placid last Sunday. They were still skiing up there which means there is still a ton of snow to come down off that mountain. It is way to unpredictable up there for me this time of year. Parts of the river were open and didn't look to bad, others still...