Stay calm, patient to land big trout on ultralight gear

The summer sun was pushing its way over the far eastern fringe of trees, the sky around it a bright yellow gold. I stood quietly, listening to the stream bubbling, the birds singing and the raucous cawing of the crows.
I was fishing Potato Creek in McKean County, Pa., this morning above Smethport. Potato is a larger stream and holds trout well. So do Marvin and Kinzua creeks. This time of year with low, clear water, ultralight equipment is the way to go.

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