Adjustments are a necessary part of fly fishing, and making the correct adjustments usually result in catching more fish. With that being said, some of the best anglers are able…
Category: Fly Fishing Tips

Fly Fishing Tips: Honing Hooks
Fly fishermen love gadgets. While guiding I tend to get asked a lot of questions about my hook hone. Why take the time to hone a hook? Well I find…

HomeWaters Gear Review: Orvis Clearwater Fly Rods
Many anglers are aware of the Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod as an entry level fly rod that’s been around for a long time. Nearly two years ago, Orvis released an…

Fly Fishing Tips: Flouro Vs. Nylon Tippet
While guiding, I get a lot of questions regarding what type of tippet I’m using. Some anglers question the brand of tippet I prefer, but most want to know whether…
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Planning a Guided Trip with Kids in Mind
HomeWaters is an excellent place for families with children to spend time, on the water and around the club, together. Over the years, I have received a lot of questions…
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Picking the Best Beats for Spring Dry Fly Fishing
On any given day, any of our beats at HomeWaters have the ability to outfish each other. As a guide that spends just shy of 200 days a year on…

All About Fly Fishing the Little Juniata
To some of you, the information in this piece will come as no surprise. To others, it will be a tidbit of thought that may have never crossed your mind.…

Fly Fishing Tips: How to Prepare for a Season on the Water
With the circumstances of current events, this season will inevitably get off to a slower start. We’ve certainly spent some of this free time fishing ourselves, but I’m also spending…

4 Tips for Comfortable Fly Fishing During the Winter
It always pays to be well prepared for a day spent on the water fly fishing. In the winter, being well prepared for the conditions can be the difference in…

HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Planning Trips Throughout the Seasons
HomeWaters, being based in the town of Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania, provides anglers the ability to fish during all seasons of the year. I’ve often said that one of the best…