You step into your favorite section of your favorite stream to find a nice fish feeding on the surface. You tie on a fly that you believe will successfully fool…
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Get Down!
Everyone is probably well aware of the unique weather and water circumstances that we have had in central PA this year. With the increased stream flows getting flies to the…
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…
Smallmouth Bass Float Trips are Back in Action
After waiting nearly a month through rain and high water, the Juniata River is finally back in shape. With a summer that has dealt more than its fair share of…
A Quick Guide to Tippet Sizes
During the course of a guide day, it’s not unusual for anglers to ask questions about what size tippet I am tying. Like most aspects of fly fishing, selecting a…
Fly Fishing High Water: 3 Valuable Tips for Fighting Large Trout
Landing large trout on a fly rod is a task that can take awhile to learn. Every fish will fight a little differently, and every section of river presents different…
On the Water Last Week: See the High Water in Spruce Creek for Yourself
This week on the HomeWaters blog we are going to shift focus slightly away from fly fishing tips, and talk directly about high water in Spruce Creek last week. In…
Fly Fishing High, Dirty Water: Attractor Flies
It seems if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a 1,000 times. 2018 continues to be the year of rain and high water conditions. In case you missed last…