fishlover 25 Posted August 19, 2016 I'm planning a last minute trip to one of these rivers and wonder which would be the better pick for tomorrow. I've been to the North Ram a few times and is one of my favorites but I hear it's been very busy this year and it about 45 minutes further away than the Blackstone. I've never been to the Blackstone so I there would be a learning curve for access etc. I would like to catch something bigger that 16 inches this year so I'm leaning towards going to the North Ram. Thanks for any insight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutFodder 6 Posted August 19, 2016 The Blackstone is a beautiful place to fish, and certainly less crowded at times, but the average size is smaller than on the North Ram. If you are after some bigger fish I would do the North Ram. Even when crowded you can find some fish that have not been hounded - just need to do some hiking or work areas that don't see as many anglers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishlover 25 Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Troutfodder. I'm going to the North Ram because I know it and I feel confident that will be able to catch a good fish. Also I can hit Prairie Creek for an hour on the way back home. I'll save the Blackstone for a day when I feel more inclined to explore new water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishlover 25 Posted August 21, 2016 It was great day on the North Ram. It wasn't busy and the fish were cooperating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pierre 4 Posted August 22, 2016 My brother and I went to the Blackstone on Saturday. The river was slightly off-color (maybe 2' - 3' of visibility). No rises seen all day. Only a couple of (very) small cutts on the dry. Everything else was caught with nymphs/streamers. Spoke to a couple of guys camped near the bridge and they went to Brown creek for the day. Sounds like they had similar conditions/success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
