In the world of fly fishing, there are now an endless number of gadgets available to perform just about any task. So where does an angler even start when deciding…
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Fly Fishing: Fish that Got Away & Stories for Another Day
Fish can get away when a strike is missed. Fish can get away when they wrap themselves around logs and rocks. Fish can get away when they jumped through the…
Fly Fishing March: Starting the Season
If you have spent any time talking with me about times of the year to fish, it’s no secret that March is one of my favorite months. Part of this…
Fly Rod Grip: Place Your Thumb On Top
I often say that fly fishing is a game of inches. Meaning, all the little aspects of fly fishing make a big difference in the results of putting fish in the…
Last Week's Winter Fly Fishing Adventure
Two weeks ago Roland and Grace, a father-daughter combo, decided to brave the winter weather for a day of fly fishing on Spruce Creek . As they were traveling through…
Bootfoot Waders: Keep Your Feet Warm
Now that December is starting and temperatures are cooling down, being dressed appropriately is important to feeling comfortable while on the water. A question that I’m frequently asked is, “What’s…
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 how…
Steelhead Fly Fishing: 4 Quick Tips
As I sit here to write this blog post, I am in Erie with Steelhead on the mind. This is now the third week that we have been in Erie…
How Fly Fishing at HomeWaters Changes with the Seasons
Contest 4 under “Get Hooked (Up) at HomeWaters” was to select a topic for a post that would be written by me and appear here on the HomeWaters Blog. Congrats Don…
Fly Fishing: The Fall Season
With each passing day, it becomes more evident that the fall fishing season is settling in. The four seasons that we have in Pennsylvania each have unique characteristics that differentiate…