Over the last two weeks, I’ve been on the river almost daily between fishing myself and guiding float trips for members here at the club. Through that time period, water…
Tag: summer fishing
HomeWaters Fly Fishing: Planning Trips Throughout the Seasons
HomeWaters, being based in the town of Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania, provides anglers the ability to fish during all seasons of the year. I’ve often said that one of the best…
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,…
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.…
On the Water: Stoneflies
Stoneflies are sometimes an overlooked food group by fly fisherman. However, a stonefly is a large meal that a nice trout certainly does not overlook. Stoneflies can be found in…
Dry Fly Fishing: Summer
What time of year comes to mind when thinking about dry fly fishing? Most anglers that fish in Pennsylvania would say during the spring season. Spring is often considered the…
A Cool, Wet Summer & How It's Helping the Fishing
The conditions so far this summer are pretty much the opposite of last year, both the fish and fishermen are very happy. Last year the weather was warm, and very…
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…
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…