In PA we have an abundance of wild brookies, but not as many wild rainbows (those spots will remain very secretive)! In the mountains of Virginia though wild rainbows can be found.
The Cascades Creek, in Hot Springs Virginia is one of the most unique fly fishing experiences due to the amazing Cascades that plunge through the gorge AND the man-made bridges and walk ways.
I’m not spot burning here….if you want to pay to fish this Gorge section it’s about $50. A little known fact is with a Trout Unlimited membership, it’s like $25. I am not the kind that likes the pay-to-play on streams, but I can make exceptions (oh, sweet DePuys...) In this case I feel the money goes to the upkeep of the stream and it honestly keeps the traffic down. And ‘most’ of the fisherman from the resort are fishing the stocked waters down below. I’ve heard they put big ones in there, but we always go upstream and fish for the little wild ones on dries. So, the only people we usually see are hikers on the ‘gorge tour’.
I took Jack along with my sis-in-law, Meg, one day and then came back and took Clara the next day. they were wonderful days and I really love spending time in this gorge. It' so beautiful. Of all the kids Clara shows the most interest, as she can just actually focus on what you are telling her and teaching. She is a very good student for a young age of 4.5. Jack was a bit more interested playing in the dirt with stick figures. Boy will be boys.
