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…
Category: Fly Fishing Tips
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…
Selecting a Strike Indicator
A few weeks ago while guiding, an interesting conversation sparked a discussion regarding strike indicators. Following the conversation, I was asked to write about the different types strike indicators and how…
Fly Fishing Tips: Approaching Fish in Low Water
Anglers should consider approaching the stream as the first step to catching a fish in low water. When water levels get lower, effectively approaching the stream will help anglers put…
Fly Fishing Tips: Skating Caddis
Fall is an excellent time of year to be fly fishing at HomeWaters. If you missed my previous post discussing all the fall fishing options we have at the club,…
Fly Fishing Tips: Capitalize on the First Cast
The first cast made to a fish usually has the best chance of catching that fish. Although it really can be that simple, I guess one sentence wouldn’t make a…
Fly Fishing Tips: Selecting a Leader
Selecting a leader is a routine aspect of rigging up for a day on the water for fly fishing. Like many aspects of fly fishing, there are endless options available…
Fly Fishing Tips: Four Styles of Fly Patterns for High Water Conditions
Last year and so far this year we’ve no shortage of water from continued rainfall. Knowing how to adapt and fish higher than average water levels is the key for…
Featured Fly: San Juan Worms
Whether or not you consider it a fly, there are few flies better suited to fly fishing high water than the San Juan Worm. I have no problem carrying worm…
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Beats for the Mobile Angler
Do you like being mobile while you fish, enjoy covering large sections of water, or prefer being able to fish through a beat going spot to spot? If the answer…