When thinking about fly fishing, it’s easy to picture an angler false casting. While false casting is part of fly fishing, it also is simply just a false cast. First,…
Author: Kyle Winey
Fly Fishing: Create Your Own Luck
At some point, one angler will usually say to another, “Good luck”. Like many things in life, there can also be a fair amount of luck involved with fly fishing.…
On the Water: Falling Forward
While fly fishing at HomeWaters recently, it’s easy to sense that fall is fast approaching. Cooler temperatures and crisp air serve a reminder that summer is winding down. Many of…
Fly Fishing: Seeing Catch & Release Again
It’s no secret that catch and release allows different anglers the ability to enjoy the same fish, but it’s pretty special to see it again. Last March during a spectacular Blue…
On the Water: Stoneflies
Stoneflies are sometimes an overlooked food group by fly fisherman. However, a stonefly is a large meal that a nice trout certainly does not overlook. Stoneflies can be found in…
Dry Fly Fishing: Summer
What time of year comes to mind when thinking about dry fly fishing? Most anglers that fish in Pennsylvania would say during the spring season. Spring is often considered the…
A Cool, Wet Summer & How It's Helping the Fishing
The conditions so far this summer are pretty much the opposite of last year, both the fish and fishermen are very happy. Last year the weather was warm, and very…
Fly Fishing: Cast Close By First
How does that old saying go? Thats right, “The grass is always greener on the other side”. While it is a saying that I’m sure has been applied to many things…
On the Water: Yellow Creek - Lower Big Meadow
If you haven’t fished the Lower Big Meadow beat on Yellow Creek recently, you might be missing out on a great opportunity to fish “new water”. Thanks to a stream…
Dry Fly Fishing: Fly Floatant
Rising fish will quickly remind anglers the importance of having a fly that floats well. It’s very hard to keep a dry fly floating on the water without the use…