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…
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Five Fly Patterns for Fall
Knowing which fly patterns to start with can make a day on the water much more productive. Here are 5 of my go-to patterns for the fall months. 1. Eggs-…
Fly Casting: Look Before You Cast
At times, it seems that there’s nothing worse than catching a tree or bush on a back cast. It’s not really something to be embarrassed of — everybody gets…
Fly Fishing Reels: Setting the Drag
While fly fishing on our streams here in Central Pennsylvania, we have large trout that require anglers to fish with a reel that has adequate drag. Having the drag on…
Fly Fishing Low Water: Lengthen the Leader
It’s no secret that fly fishing in low, clear water can present challenges that anglers are not faced with during normal water conditions. One way that anglers can put more…
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…
Summer Fly Fishing: A Quicker Catch and Release
In the summer months, it is even more important to be conscious of the fish that help fuel our passion for fly fishing. When the water temperatures become marginal, we…
6 Fly Patterns for Summer
During the summer, fishing conditions can become technical making fly selection even more important. The patterns listed below are six of my summer go-to’s. 1. Beetles– Japanese Beetles are starting to gather…
Why Anglers Need Polarized Sunglasses
Every angler should come prepared to fish a day on the water with a pair of polarized sunglasses. I firmly believe that my sunglasses are one of the most important…
Dry Fly Fishing: Summertime Sight Fishing
Sight fishing to large fish with dry flies has become part of my daily routine as the conditions approach summertime norms. When the water becomes a bit lower and clearer…