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 »
Nymphing during the white sucker spawn on a Central PA limestone stream is an experience you’ll never forget. This article discusses the intricacies of timing and fishing this natural phenomenon.
Nymphing for Wild Trout During Central PA’s White Sucker Spawn Read More »
Perdigons are some of the most effective Euro nymphs you can use. Tying your black Perdigons on Czech nymph and caddis hooks makes them downright deadly.
Fishing and Tying the Black Perdigon – Czech Nymph Style! Read More »
Overall, I’d consider myself a little late to the egg game. When I first started fly fishing, Glo Bugs and Sucker Spawn seemed the rage, but using these flies often failed to consistently produce as many trout as I’d hoped, and quite honestly, I found that a good Prince Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph produced
Egg Patterns for Trout: Best Colors, Sizes, When, and How to Fish Them Read More »
The shad run is a rite of spring for fly fishers. This article discusses where and how to fish for shad in Virginia rivers.
Fly Fishing Virginia’s Shad Run Read More »
Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to several state parks that offer exceptional fly fishing for trout and bass. This articles discusses four of our favorites.
4 Southwestern PA State Parks for Fly Fishing, Family, and Fun Read More »
When fly fishing in cold weather, it’s important to learn how to tie strong knots very quickly. This article discusses three of our favorites.
Knots to Know for Cold Weather Fly Fishing Read More »
With proper maintenance and care, a high quality fly reel can last more than a lifetime. The steps outlined in this article are easy to follow and ensure your reel remains functioning for many years to come.
Fly Reel Care and Maintenance Read More »
It seems blasphemous to use a fly with spinning gear, and maybe even a little hypocritical for the “serious” fly angler to consider. But in the right situation, fly fishing with a spinning rod can be downright effective. My first experience fishing flies with spinning gear was almost 25 years ago, in my late teens,
Fly Fishing with a Spinning Rod Read More »