I would love to be able to say my neck of the woods, but, we are over run in the spring and again in the fall. I fish the "Stream Whose Name Must Never Be Mentioned". Lots of lodges and way too many fishermen with no streamside ettiquet. Great fishing in spite of the A-holes. We'd have to book at least a year in advance. We book for the next year when we check in.
I really enjoyed the Deerfield Clave at last years venue. I was impressed with the quality of the fishing. I was never crowded and caught a few good sized trouts. I wouldn't mind a repeat there.
How about in Andy's neighborhood? I've heard alot about the Farmington.
I'm not opposed to warm water fishing. So I would consider any option thrown out there. Only not on my Wife's birthday again. I'll never redeem myself from that error im my judgement. You'd have thought I shot the cat or something.
I'm starting to think that the only place I'll get to cast one of those lovely Phillipson's will be at a Clave. Not counting my #9 Golden Eagle. $ always $.
Let's toss this around and see what we can come up with.
RFMcD

There's some talk of joining up with "the Bass Pond" guys at their Samuel Tisdale outing next June at Cape Cod in the Brewster area. We could do bass, trout and stripers.
Any interest?
Lou

I know that Maine is a hike for most of you. But I've been thinking about the old Pray's campground at The Big Eddy on the West Branch of the Penobscot. World class LL Salmon and room for quite a few rods. June is a great month to be there. Unfortunately everyone knows it, so it could be crowded and booked.
There are very few places that offer places to stay for any great number that has good fishing close by. That won't break the budget.
I'm also afraid that I'm going to have to pass on any Clave next year. Unless it close to home. We've already planned about all we can afford for next year. Same old story. Time and money.
As always though. Anyone interested in coming up and doing some LL fishing. Let me know and we should be able to hook up. Or I can steer you to some prime spots and if i'm feeling generous, what fly you'll need.
RFMcD

The Mousam river in Kennebunk has stripers, Brown trout and sea run browns. Only 90 miles from Boston.

I am keeping my eyes on this thread ... ME ... CT ... PA ... all sound great to me. PA is a lot closer for this SC angler. I wonder if the wife would let me out of the house for a LONG weekend up to this Clave? I'll start working on her this weekend.

Just thought I might add that 95% of Spruce Creek is private. The only open water on it is a short section, 3/8 of a mile or so, that is owned by Penn State. It is very nice water though. I just don't want people to be misled into thinking that there would be lots of open water on Spruce. You can get on the private water areas, but you are looking at a min of $125 per person without a guide. I have enough "connections" that I could set that up for anyone interested.

There is a LOT of public water here though ranging from small brook trout streams to what I would call bigger trout water. We also have the Juniata river that fishes very well for smallies. The Little Juniata has 14 miles of catch and release water. Spring Creek is also all C&R and 90% of it is open to the public. I can do a post with descriptions of all the local streams as well as other info on lodging and area attractions if anyone would like to see it.

As much as I would like to fish PA, I'm leaning towards a coastal clave. It would offer both fresh and salt water fishing for us. Kennebunk, Maine would be a good place to try out Mike's new Spey Rods too..hint.
The area also offers miles and miles of beaches and attractions (Lobsters, steamers ... yum!) for the family.
What do you say, guys?
Lou

The Cape has lobsters, too!
I'm located about half way between Southern Maine & Cape Cod ... both have stripers, bass & trout - either one is fine for me.
Lou

I second what Bob said, and for you guys into sea food we do have a Red Lobster in Altoona.

... How about I contact Mr. Jonas Price, owner/operator of The Feathered Hook Inn and get some numbers to think about ... Oh yeah, I almost forgot, he has a fly shop (same name) connected to the B&B through kitchen door ... I always wander in after breakfast barefoot with coffee in hand ...

... Also, there are a couple big screen TVs for those who wanna relax and watch a game or movie, big tying table & area, lots of comfy chairs, fishy books & mags ... big grill on back deck ... guides available ... and my favorite - EXcellent FRee advice on what's hatching, where, when, size, etc ...

..and for those who require the challenge of 8X tipps and size 32 midge fishing to wild trout that will rise to your fly and laugh ... really! ... you can hear em! ... then central PA is the place for you ...

Bob

How far away is the nearest airport?
Lou

Hey All:
... is it too early to talk about a NE clave? ... let me know ... as I am willing to help put one together ... it would be great to put a face behind many of these names ...
Bob