Contest 4 under “Get Hooked (Up) at HomeWaters” was to select a topic for a post that would be written by me and appear here on the HomeWaters Blog. Congrats Don…
Category: On the Water
Fly Fishing: The Fall Season
With each passing day, it becomes more evident that the fall fishing season is settling in. The four seasons that we have in Pennsylvania each have unique characteristics that differentiate…
Fly Fishing Gear: Selecting a Rain Coat
Over the last week there were several days that we spent on the water during the rain, which has me thinking about rain coats. Fly fishing during the rain can…
HomeWaters: Project Healing Waters
Here at HomeWaters this week, we were happy to host a group from Project Healing Waters for two days of fly fishing. For those of you that do not already…
Showing Up At The River
Anglers, myself included, spend large amounts of time trying to predict when the next great day of fishing could be. Whether that great day is defined by catching your largest…
BWO's and Big Fish...
Big fish and blue winged olives has been the theme as you can see in the picture above that I took last week. The warmer weather, active feeding fish…
Where to Fish on Brighter, Sunny Days
A recent trip brought to mind the importance of targeting the right holding spots on brighter, sunny days. Trout prefer cloudy, overcast days much more than bright sunlight. However, that does…
Trout Reproduction
In my blog post last week “Featured Fly- Eggs Explained”, I mentioned that egg patterns are a staple in my fly box through the fall due to trout reproduction. The…
The Colors of Fall Fishing
While I’m guiding (and fishing on my own personal time), I can’t help but notice how surreal the scenery currently is in Central Pennsylvania. Although serious arguments could be made…