March Fishing Sessions: 03/11 - Hot Carp Action at the FDR Park (Philadelphia, PA)

Hello, Blog Readers! 

Today I'm bringing you folks my fishing report for March 11th:

--- March 11th, 2016 ---

Location: Meadow (@FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fishes caught:

-- 6 Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

P.s. As much as I want to bring you guys FULL fishing reports of every trip that I do, unfortunately I don't have the time to do so! Thus, the goal, setup, and summary sessions of every fishing post will be blank for now. If you want to see full fishing reports on the Blog again, please support me on my Patreon page. Once I reach my goal there, I will not only have enough time to write full reports, but also didactic posts and event posts for better community engagement. Tight lines and FISH ON! Leo S.

Video:

In the video above, my friend Johnny Bui Fishing and I go to the FDR Park for some hot Spring Carp action! Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p60)! If you like what you see, show some love: subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

Watch the same fishing session from Johnny Bui Fishing's perspective! Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080). If you like what you see, show some love by subscribing to his YouTube Channel! 

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Johnny Bui with a Common Carp

First one of the day, at 9lbs.

On the smaller side... :)

Another chunky Carp

Johnny giving an accurate cast, right on top of the chum

Best of luck to all of us! 

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.

March Fishing Sessions: 03/08 - Catfishing Brackish Water with the Asian Squad (Pennsville Twp, NJ)

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Hello, Blog Readers! 

Today I'm bringing you folks my fishing session for March 8th: 

--- March 8th, 2016 ---

Location: Salem River (Pennsville Township, NJ)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fishes caught:

-- 3 Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
-- 1 Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus)

P.s. As much as I want to bring you guys FULL fishing reports of every trip that I do, unfortunately I don't have the time to do so! Thus, the goal, setup, and summary sessions of every fishing post will be blank for now. If you want to see full fishing reports on the Blog again, please support me on my Patreon page. Once I reach my goal there, I will not only have enough time to write full reports, but also didactic posts and event posts for better community engagement. Tight lines and FISH ON! Leo S.

Video:

Here is my Catfish session with the Asian Squad -- Quack from That Duck Angler, Aaron from Aaron's Fishing Show, and Johnny from Johnny Bui Fishing. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p60)! If you like what you see, please show some love and subscribe to my YouTube Channel.


Watch the same fishing session from Aaron's Fishing Show's perspective. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (720). If you like what you see, show some love and subscribe to him! 

Watch the same fishing session from Johnny Bui Fishing's perspective. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080). If you like what you see, show some love and subscribe to him! He also accepts free Burger King coupon donations.

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The crew at the Salem River in Pennsville Township, which is actually brackish water! The main goal for the day was to catch some White Perch (Morone americana)

That Duck Angler with a Channel Catfish.

My first and only Brown Bullhead of the day (don't let the colors confuse you).

Johnny Bui with a Channel Catfish.

P.s. We went to Haddon Lake after that; however, I won't cover that here. :)

Best of luck to all of us,

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.

March Fishing Sessions: 03/07 - Two Great Techniques for Creek Multi-Species Fishing (Yardley, PA)

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Hello, Blog Readers!

Today I'm bringing you folks my fishing session for March 7th:

--- March 7th, 2016 ---

Location: Buck Creek (Yardley, PA)
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Fishes caught:

-- 7 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
-- 1 Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus)
-- 2 Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

P.s. As much as I want to bring you guys FULL fishing reports of every trip that I do, unfortunately I don't have the time to do so! Thus, the goal, setup, and summary sessions of every fishing post will be blank for now. If you want to see full fishing reports on the Blog again, please support me on my Patreon page. Once I reach my goal there, I will not only have enough time to write full reports, but also didactic posts and event posts for better community engagement. Tight lines and FISH ON! Leo S.

Video:

Here is my fishing session at Buck Creek. In this video, I not only micro-fish the Creek, but I also cover two of my favorite multi-species techniques in it: free-falling and suspended jigging. Don't forget to watch it in HD (1080p60)! If you like what you see, don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the YouTube Channel. :)

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Bluegill caught on a size #10 Mustad circle hook.

Redbreast Sunfish caught on a 1" Gulp! Alive minnow + 1/64 oz. Trout Magnet Jighead.

Small Largemouth Bass caught on a Gulp! Minnow as well.

Best of luck to all of us,

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.

Hello, Blog Readers! 

If you folks follow me on YouTube, then you know that I have an upcoming Angler's Get Together Dinner in Doylestown this Sunday -- March 13th. Full details are on the video below:

The Angler's Get Together Dinner for March will be held in Doylestown, PA.

Here is a summary of the event:

Date: March 13th, 2016. 6:30 p.m. EST
Location: 34 W State St, Doylestown, PA 18901

I have sent out a confirmation e-mail for those who already made their reservations! If you are willing to reserve a seat for this event, you may do so until Friday the 11th, 11:59 p.m.. Make sure to send me an e-mail at sheng12182527@gmail.com to get everything setup! 

I hope to see all of you there! :)

Best of luck to all of us,

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.


2016 Trout Season: Pennypack and Wissahickon Creeks Closed for Fishing Until April 2nd (Philadelphia, PA)

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Hello, Blog Readers! 

The post for today is a gentle reminder that (1) Spring is coming, and (2) our local Trout Approved Waters are closed for fishing! 

Anglers fishing during the Trout Opening day at the Pennypack Creek

As you guys may or may not be aware of, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has a law that states that Trout Approved Waters "are closed to all fishing (including taking of minnows) from March 1 to 8 a.m. on the opening day of the trout season. A person shall be deemed to be fishing if he or she has in possession any fishing line, rod or other device that can be used for fishing while on or in any water or on the banks within 25 feet of any water where fishing is prohibited."

Therefore, you have been advised. Hah. Make sure to not get fined on the Wissahickon or Pennypack Creeks, as Game Wardens will be around to check the conditions of the Creek.

If you are wondering why the government does this, the answer is quite simple: they introduce this closed fishing month in Trout Approved Water for stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) to adapt in the wild! As a matter of fact, every passionate stocked Trout angler knows to "scout" Trout Approved Waters a few days before the opening day. In other words, many anglers tend to go to their honey holes and check if there are plenty of Trout swimming around the area. :)

It is when they close down those Creeks that I start to get extra excited about the upcoming Trout season! Their closure reminds me that yummy Trout will be in my freezer soon. :) Thus, this is a good time of the year to gather all of that dusty Trout gear, clean it up, and put everything in check! If you are willing to catch some Trout in 2016, here are a couple pieces of advice for you:

1. Catch-And-Fry

For many reasons, Extreme Philly Fishing is a big supporter of the "Catch-And-Fry" movement in Philadelphia when it comes to Approved Trout Waters. It cannot be forgotten that these stocked Trout -- both Rainbow and Brown -- are invasive Species of fish to our local Creeks! As a matter of fact, these stocked Trout were born, raised, and introduced in the wild mainly for human consumption. The government is pretty much begging us to catch them and fry them up. Hah.

A Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from the Pennypack Creek. Despite what many anglers believe in, the Rainbow Trout is not a native Species of fish in the United States of America. When they are stocked in Trout Approved Waters, they considered an invasive Species of fish. 

Here is a very interesting article on the whole culture of raising Trout in the United States of America. I believe that the New York times summarize the cons of Trout hatcheries very well; so I will be skipping that part here. :)

There is a multitude of other reasons why one should take these stocked Trout home. For instance, (1) they don't really survive the hottest and coldest months in the Pennypack and Wissahickon Creeks; (2) they fight with the Bass, Sunfish, and other Species of fish for food; (3) they have low levels of mercury, heavy metals, and PCBs -- they are ideal for human consumption; etc.

Summarizing...you would not only be doing our Creeks a favor by removing them, but also increasing your intakes of Omega-3. :D

2. Go Light

Either if you want to catch some dinner or just practice CPR, you will have to catch them first! And folks -- catching Trout, stocked or wild, is no joke. When targeting these elusive Species of fish, one needs to take into account its top wariness. Thus, go light on your tackle! 

I usually recommend anglers to use 2-4lbs test line, preferentially Fluorocarbon. Why Fluorocarbon over Monofilament, you ask?! The answer is quite simple: Fluorocarbon line has an index of refraction that is close to the water's index of refraction. In common words, the line becomes invisible under the water. Size #6 hooks will work okay; however, size #8+ is recommended. For weight, split-shots. For rod and reel, any ultra-light or light setup will do! 

In-line spinners, meal worms, wax worms, bread, corn, trout magnets, Gulp! Minnows, Powerbait, small jerkbaits -- these will all work for stocked Trout! Natural baits and Berkley Powerbait usually work better at the beginning of the season, when the Trout are still "stupid" from the low-to-none fishing pressure in Trout Approved Waters. Once they have been caught-and-released a few times and have adapted to the wild, in-line spinners and other lures will work better for them.

It doesn't matter what style you decide to go with, just keep this in mind: go light and you will catch tons of Trout! 

3. Bring your friends and your family

You must do that, especially if you are looking for a meal. Bringing someone else means doubling your slot limit, which is 5 Trout per day during the Spring season. If your friends eat Trout, good for them! If not, more for you. Ultimately, more Trout means more food on the table.

If you think about it, bringing your amateur angling friends/family is a win-win situation for everyone! If you bring friends/family who are 16+, that means that they have a Trout stamp and a fishing license. In other words, the PA Fish and Boat Commission has already profited from that. If they are amateurs in the sport or even first timers, that means that they will have a good opportunity of perhaps catching their first Trout ever, which will be a fond memory for sure. Finally, inviting more people for the Trout season means inviting more individuals to the sport of fishing itself -- let's not forget that declining participation is one of the biggest issues that we have in fishing nowadays. Therefore, the sport itself profits from it.

2013 Trout opening day at the Pennypack Creek, above the Roosevelt Boulevard Dam. If you are planning on fishing during the opening day, be ready for some combat fishing! Try your best to not cross any lines and be polite and respectful with your fellow anglers, even if you don't get the same treatment back. :) 

So, there you go -- don't forget to bring some companions with you on this upcoming Trout season! 

If you follow these tips wisely, you will eventually have much more fun while catching your Trout out there.

Finally, don't forget to say hi if you see me around the Creek! I will be fishing the Pennypack Creek above the Roosevelt Boulevard Dam on April 2nd, 8:00 a.m. EST. Feel free to come over and say hi! 

I wish all of you a successful upcoming Trout season for 2016! Expect to see lots of posts here, photos on my Instagram, short SnapChats, and, of course, YouTube videos

Best of luck to all of us,

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.

Newest Updates on my different Social Media Platforms (Frankford, PA)

Hello, Blog Readers! 

How have you folks been? I hope February was an awesome month for all of you! Now that Winter is going away and Spring is coming, the fishing should be picking up soon. Last time I checked, water temperatures in the Philadelphia area were 40-45F, which is a great number for some Species of fish already! Needless to say, once the water hits the magic 50F, fishing will be good for 2016! :)

As you all know, I have been extremely busy with all the social media and just life in general. I am starting to understand now that it is truly a challenge to have two jobs (tutoring+restaurant) and a YouTube Channel. That is not even including my wife yet. Haha. But anyways...I apologize if there has been a lack of updates here on the Blog. 

Truth be told -- I truly want to work on the Blog! Bring you folks up to date posts on my newest fishing sessions, write didactic/educational posts here, introduce you folks to new places to fish at, etc. However, time is a commodity nowadays and ideas are just ideas. I can have all these wonderful ideas, but without time to work on them, they just remain ideas! Which is why I have my Patreon Page open with a goal of "reviving" the Blog.

Meanwhile, here are the latest updates on my different social media platforms! 

SnapChat: ExtPhillyFishin

I have been doing surveys via SnapChat, as well as entertaining snaps of my daily life. So, if you want to stay updated with what I do everyday (social media and everything else included), make sure to follow me there! 


Instagram is really my most "live" social media application. Every time I go fishing, I post photos on Instagram as soon as I catch the fishes! Thus, my Instagram gives you an opportunity to know what I truly caught in that specific day! Latest photos there are announcements of my YouTube videos and also all the different Species of fish that I have caught down in Jacksonville, NC.


Nothing new on my Patreon page, besides the fact that I have been working on my private fishing photo database! This website brings you folks the possible rewards that I offer for my supporters out there. If you want to support what I do, feel free to contribute! Every cent goes towards fishing.

Facebook Page: Extreme Philly Fishing  

I have been answering everyone's messages on Facebook; however, please take note that I have so many messages that it may take up to one week for me to get to yours! I apologize for the delay; however, ultimately, I am just one individual with a limited amount of time. Hah. Don't forget that you can submit your photos to the Public Album on FB if you want! 


After 4 hours of intense writing, I finally caught up with the YouTube Channel when it comes to comments. I will get to your comment one day, but again -- it may take me up to 7 days to do so. Hah. Here are the newest video additions to my YouTube Page:

In this video, I unbox a Trout video from Mystery Tackle Box. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p60)! If you like what you see, show some love: like and subscribe for more fishing videos! 

Part 2 of my fishing adventures down in Jacksonville, North Carolina. In this video, my friend Mike C. catches a 5lbs White Catfish (Ameiurus catus) and I catch a close to state record Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus)! Definitely worth checking it out! 

My first ever Random Group Live Stream, where anyone can join and talk about fishing! The first one was quite unorganized; however, it was still fun! Great online event for folks to just chill and meet other people


Passwords will be reset today on my private fish photo database! I have been working on it with limited availability; however, it is growing nicely! So far, we got 9 galleries per watershed, including some of the following locations: Absecon Inlet, Schuylkill River (Tidal), Upper Cooper River, etc. The per Species folder contains 36 galleries for now. In other words, 36 different Species of fish! Includes Northern Snakehead, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Bluegill, etc.

Events:

Upcoming events: Angler's Get Together Dinner in Doylestown. Video is here.

Make sure to check it out! There are still a few seats available for this event! Don't forget to make a reservation.

I will do what I can to bring you guys more posts for the month of March,

Best of Luck to all of us,

Long Days and Pleasant Nights,

Sincerely,

Leo S.