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…
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A Wet Spring & Great Start to Summer Fishing
So far this year, there’s been no shortage of rain or water in our creeks. Although a lot of rain can create a day of high water that is unfishable,…
Dry Fly Fishing: Gink Vs. Frog's Fanny
It’s taken a little while this year for the dry fly fishing to become a more routine aspect of a day on the water. Over the last week, fishing…
On the Water: Sulphurs, Green Drakes, & Dry Flies for Months to Come
In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to fish 12 months out of the year. Under the right conditions, any of those months can produce the very best fishing we have to offer.…
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Fish Streamers
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Fish Streamers Streamers can produce aggressive strikes and are an exciting way to put large fish in the net. Under the right circumstances fishing streamers…
Featured Fly: Soft Hackles
A Soft Hackle, or wet fly, is one of the most utilized style of patterns in my fly box. During the spring, summer, or fall there could be a variety…
Fly Fishing April: Grannom Caddis Hatch
Our creeks and rivers in Pennsylvania are well-known for the Grannom caddis hatch in April. The term Grannom is often associated with this caddis hatch in the East, but I’ve…
Why Risking a Fly to Catch a Fish is Worth It
I often encourage anglers to cast next to bushes or under trees. Sometimes I get replies along the lines of, “I would, but I don’t want to lose your flies”.…
Nymph Rigs: Fishing Flies Low & Slow
The success of a nymph rig can often depend on whether the flies are being fished at the correct depth. Often times, exactly which fly being used is not nearly…
Fly Fishing Tips: Nymph Methodically
Anglers that nymph methodically are usually rewarded with more fish in the net. Sure, there are times that it pays to fish a larger amount of water in a quick…