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…
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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…
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Taking Advantage of Fall Options
We are still holding onto summer for a while, but it’s definitely starting to feel a little like fall on some recent days on the water. Fall is a great…
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Catching Summer Smallmouth on Poppers
If you’ve fished with me before you know that my favorite thing about living in Pennsylvania is being able to have so many great fishing options year round. If you’ve…
On the Water: It's Summer and the Fishing is Hot
It pretty much goes without saying that it’s been a strange year all around; however, I think everyone can agree that there’s never been a better time to appreciate a…
On the Water: Summer Smallmouth Float Trips Are On
Summer is here. And with that we are looking at the start of another season of smallmouth bass float trips on the Juniata River. The excitement regarding the experience of…
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…