With the well-known, major hatches we have during the course of a year here in Pennsylvania, it is easy for many of the lesser sought out hatches to slip under…
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Fly Fishing March: A Favorite Month to Start the Season
I like to fish all year long, and we are lucky that in our area of Pennsylvania it’s entirely possible. While I do enjoy winter fishing, an exciting time of…
4 Tips for Comfortable Fly Fishing During the Winter
It always pays to be well prepared for a day spent on the water fly fishing. In the winter, being well prepared for the conditions can be the difference in…
What Keeps Us Coming Back to Steelhead Alley
This year is an especially exciting time to be in Steelhead Alley, as there are more Steelhead in our water right now than in the last five years. No seriously,…
On the Water: Starting Steelhead Season
Our Steelhead season kicked off last week in Erie. It’s always exciting to be back up in Steelhead Alley to get trips rolling. To the folks who have visited us…
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Let Flies Swing
“When should I let the flies swing?” is a question that I’m often asked while nymphing during guide trips. A fly that is swinging would be considered “drag” under most circumstances…
Fly Fishing Tips: Approaching Fish in Low Water
Anglers should consider approaching the stream as the first step to catching a fish in low water. When water levels get lower, effectively approaching the stream will help anglers put…
Fly Fishing: Don't Fish While Wading
This week’s fly fishing tip is a simple one that I’m sure every angler has been guilty of at some point, myself included. Don’t fish while wading. While taking a…
Fly Fishing Tips: Minimize False Casting
When thinking about fly fishing, it’s easy to picture an angler false casting. While false casting is part of fly fishing, it also is simply just a false cast. First,…
Fly Fishing: Create Your Own Luck
At some point, one angler will usually say to another, “Good luck”. Like many things in life, there can also be a fair amount of luck involved with fly fishing.…