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…
Category: On the Water
The Headwaters
It was a warm day for February and the sun angled through the hemlocks as we fished our way through the forest. The creek was at a perfect level and…
Dry Fly Fishing: May Hatches in Forge Bottom
The buzz around fly fishing is usually all about the bugs, this is even more true during the spring season. May is often considered the major hatch month of the…
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…
Featured Fly: Right Now It's All about the Baetis
Over the years anglers have assigned many names to the group of insects that belong to the Baetis species: blue-winged olive, olives, psuedos, or just BWO, if you’re hip and…
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…
2018 Steelhead Season Off and Running
Last Monday we kicked off the 2018 Steelhead Season in Erie. Many of you are aware that the members that fished last year, Joe McMullen, and myself were all very…
Fly Fishing Tips: How to Stay Dry & Comfortable on Rainy Days
As a fly fishing guide, I usually welcome rain. Rain can create small periods that our water is unfishable, but ultimately the extra water keeps our fish happy, and can…
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…
Fly Lines Part 1 - Bass Line Basics
Although most fly anglers are quick to talk about the latest and greatest rod, possibly the most cutting edge technology in fly fishing right now is found in the newer…