#flyfishing

#FootPathFriday
#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Darby Creek, PA

A fallen tree had transformed into a narrow grassy path and a fishing pier

A view of a creek flowing through the woods. There are a few fallen trees on the left side, one of which is thick and has grass growing on it, making it look like a walking path or a pier extending into the creek. It is a sunny day, and the trees lining the creek are reflected in the water.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 1d

Darby Creek, PA

#ThursdayThoughts
#FlyFishingFriday (almost)

When I head out to nearby creeks, I don’t say I’m going fishing. I tell my wife or kids I’m going for a walk Feeling a bit guilty, like I’m sneaking off to enjoy myself. Saying I’m walking sounds like I’m just trying to stay healthy
But of course, they know I’ll be fishing

A view of creeks winding through vivid green woods, with one stream flowing in from the left background and another joining from the right, feeding the swiftly moving water in the foreground. The surface of the water reflects the lush surroundings under a partly sunny sky.

#FlyFishing #Mindfulness #OutdoorLife

**John Crosby** @jcc@mas.to · 1d

John Crosby @jcc@mas.to

Fly fishing teaches patience better than any other activity. Standing in a river for hours, reading water patterns, waiting for the perfect drift. Nature's masterclass in mindfulness.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 1d

#ThursdayThoughts

Little Darby Creek, PA

This small tributary is stocked with trout, though the stocking points are located far upstream and downstream. It takes some time for trout to appear in this area. Eventually, the smarter ones that evade predators (humans) begin to find their hiding spots

A view of a small tributary flowing through the woods. A tree on the left bank leans toward the center of the stream. A few fallen trees are visible, one rests on the right bank, while another spans the water, partially submerged. Because of the sunlight, the area glows in a vibrant green.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 2d

#WildlifeWednesday

Found a little bird drinking water

GIF

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 2d

#WellnessWednesday
#MidweekMotivation

East Branch Chester Creek, PA

A charming little stream by a soccer field
I hadn’t planned to walk along the creek, so I ended up with a few ticks on my pants
Next time, I’ll come fully prepared to explore the area properly

A small stream flows through the woods, surrounded by vivid, lively greenery on a sunny day. The water glows with a bright brown-green hue, reflecting the trees above and revealing the gravel on the creek bed.

Thin Crust Tavern Cut @GregArcus@mastodon.world

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · 3d

If fishing teaches you anything, it's how to shrug off failure and cast again.

#fishing #flyfishing #bassfishing

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 3d

#ThickTrunkThursday

Darby Creek, PA

Felt like a natural stop sign
I had a feeling I shouldn’t go any farther
So, instead of continuing along Darby Creek, I chose to follow Little Darby Creek, which joins it just downstream from here

A small stream flows through a rocky patch of bright green forest. A slender fallen tree lies across the water like a barricade, as if warning me not to go any further.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 4d

#MondayMotivation

Supposedly just stocked with trout
But all I caught were fallfish and other non-trout species
But I can say…every fish I caught was wild

A view of a creek winding through the woods. Tall trees in the background glow in the light of the setting sun, while the bushes and trees near the water are a deep green. Trees are the sky are reflected on the flowing water.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 5d

#SilentSunday

Darby Creek, PA

A popular spot, but not I saw no one

A creek winds through the woods on a sunny late afternoon.
Some trees are dark green while some trees in the golden light of the setting sun, all of them are reflected on the calm water together with the blue sky.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 6d

Where Little Darby Creek meets Darby Creek
Wondering which way to go
I prefer Little Darby, but there are a few spots on Darby I can’t pass up

Two small creeks merge in the woods.
The creek on the left flows from behind the rocks, where a fallen tree lies.
The creek on the right winds its way through the woods.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · 6d

Where Ithan Creek meets Darby Creek — one of my favorite spots
A great spot, though that doesn’t necessarily mean I caught any fish
Still, I always love this view

Two creeks merge in the background, forming a riffle before feeding into slow-moving water, then breaking into another riffle in the foreground.
The area is surrounded by trees beneath a clear blue sky.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · May 2

#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Dusk of the Delaware River

I’ve been working a lot, really a lot, so I should take a break
But when I do have free time, I end up fishing or hiking… so it may not be exactly a real break
What is a break?

A long cantilever bridge stretches across the wide Delaware River. It’s dusk, not quite dark yet, but the water has turned a deep gray-blue, reflecting the sky’s muted, bluish-gray tones. A freight ship is moving slowly in the middle of the river. In the foreground, some vegetation is visible.

**Thin Crust Tavern Cut** @GregArcus@mastodon.world · May 2

Thin Crust Tavern Cut @GregArcus@mastodon.world

The water temperature is almost warm enough to cast a soft plastic toad. A great topwater lure for bass, it's fished on and around emergent weeds. The paddle feet kick up the water to attract the fish.

When you get a strike, the trick is to feel the weight of the fish before setting the hook.

Green and yellow soft plastic fishing lure that looks like a frog.

#fishing #flyfishing #bassfishing

**Anaximander** @Anaximander@aus.social · May 2

Anaximander @Anaximander@aus.social

My favourite river for #flyfishing , the Murindindi. Got zero today, but what a beautiful day to be out and about. 4hrs walking up stream, (stealth mode/ in the zone), 30mins back along the track. #mindfulness

Ferns and clear shallow water. A beautiful place to cast a line.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · May 2

#ThursdayThoughts

Darby Creek, PA

I have accumulated a lot of flies, mostly the ones I bought
The ones I tied myself are nearly all gone because I use them first. So, no more tying or purchasing until I use up the flies I already have

I should do something similar when I buy “wrong beer”…

A view of a creek that flows through the woods. Both banks are lined with trees and the blue sky is open in the middle

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 30 *

Apr 30 *

#ThursdayThoughts

I will be free next week, sort of….
But I plan to sneak off to local creeks more often

A view of creek flowing through the woods. Both banks are lined with trees that are reflected on the water in a sunny late afternoon.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 29 *

Apr 29 *

Darby Creek, PA

This picture was taken on Sunday, the day before a large trout release, which happened yesterday
While catching fish may be easy, finding quality time isn't  I'm glad I made the effort to enjoy a peaceful afternoon fly fishing this section on Sunday

A view of a creek flowing through the woods under a clear blue sky on a sunny late afternoon. The right bank has rocky cliffs, lined with dense trees, while the left bank is flatter but still dotted with trees.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 28

Apr 28

#MondayMotivation

Violet with dandelion leaves

Several purple violet flowers look like they are peaking out of vivid green dandelion leaves. Dues on the petals are also visible.

**Eishi Noguchi** @enog@masto.ai · Apr 28

Apr 28

Snapping Turtle

It came out of the pool where I was fishing, noticed me, and tried to return to where it came from
I was focused on my fly and reacted a bit too late to catch it up close on video

GIF