Fly fishing during fall can be spectacular. This time of year, trout are feeding heavily in preparation for the spawn and winter. But that doesn’t mean they’re also easy to catch! This article provides tactics and tips for making the most of your time on the water this fall.
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Last year, I decided I was done with my tight-lining ways and decided to go all-in on Euro nymphing. Of course, that meant buying a fly rod designed specifically for Euro nymphing. Yes, to some degree, you can still effectively Euro nymph with just about any fly rod, but the heavier fighting butt and more
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The town of Benezette may be known as the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, but it’s also a great staging point for some of the area’s best trout fishing. Here you’ll find a variety of streams offering abundant opportunities for both stocked and native fish. The cornerstone waterway is Bennett’s Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek,
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Fall fly fishing can be both picturesque and productive. Learn which flies you should carry in your fly box to catch more trout this fall season. This article discusses 15 of our favorite patterns.
Best Flies for Fall Fly Fishing for Trout Read More »
Flying and fur ant patterns are some of the top producing flies for trout and panfish during the summer and early fall months. In this article, we explain why they work so well and provide tips for fishing with some of our favorite ant imitations.
How to Fish and Tie Flying Ant and Fur Ant Patterns – and When to Fish Them! Read More »
Fly tiers today have a vast assortment of materials available to them, including hooks of almost every style and design imaginable. One of those variations is the wide gap hook, sometimes called a wide “gape” hook. The fact that it’s called wide means that there must be a standard gap. But what exactly is a
Hooking Power: Wide Gap Versus Standard Gap Fly Tying Hooks Read More »
Landing trophy trout takes practice. Unfortunately, experience losing big fish is often the best teacher, but with these three tips, you can reduce the learning curve and get more trophy trout into the net.
After the Strike: 3 Keys to Landing Big Trout Read More »
The Chimehuin River in Patagonia, Argentina, is one of the best fly fishing destinations in the world for big brown trout.
Fly Fishing Patagonia: Stripping Streamers for Big Browns on the Chimehuin River Read More »
With so many colors and brands of beads available to fly tiers today, it can be hard to determine which ones you should be using and when. This article helps demystify the process by providing insights into why certain beads work and when.
Tying and Fishing Beaded Flies: Colors to Use and When to Use Them Read More »
The Cumberland Valley is home to some of the best limestone trout streams in Pennsylvania. This article discusses three that you will want to fish again and again!
Three Classic Trout Streams in the Cumberland Valley Read More »
