Dark Skies Fly Fishing is teaming up with Mountain Laurel Guide Service and Captain Kurt’s Charters to host another fully guided group trip for steelhead November 12-15, 2025. This is prime time for fishing in the Erie tributaries! (For a recap of the March 2025 and November 2024 trip, and to see pics of the […]
Fall Steelhead Trip 2025 – Don’t Miss It! Read More »
One of the most common questions I hear is “what flies do I need for fly fishing?” Answers vary greatly depending on the species you intend to target, the waters you plan to fish, and the insects and baitfish available in those waters. The first two aspects – species and location – can help you
Top 12 Guide Flies and Confidence Flies for Subsurface Trout Read More »
Winter fly fishing has changed since I was a teenager. Thirty years ago, when you fished during the winter months, you could expect to have streams all to yourself. Long sessions on the water might end without ever seeing another soul. These winter experiences were special and provided long hours of solitude and reflection, and
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As Yogi Berra once said, “Baseball is ninety-percent mental. The other half is physical.” The same can be said of fly fishing. I’ve seen some excellent anglers have some really bad days on waters where they should have put up good numbers of trout. I’ve seen them struggle even as I was catching one after
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The name Dark Skies Fly Fishing often stirs curiosity. I’ve heard many guesses as to its meaning, its origins, and even some wild tales about who might be our audience. Truth be told, if you’re reading this, you’re our audience, and everything we do is for you. All of our articles, YouTube videos, and even
Why Dark Skies Fly Fishing? What Does the Name Mean? Read More »
Midges are some of the most common insects found in waterways all around the world. This article discusses tactics for catching more fish with midges, favorite patterns, and when to use them.
Fly Fishing with Midges: Best Midge Patterns and How to Fish Them Read More »
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.
Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Trout Read More »
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 »
Earlier this spring, upon taking off my boots and stripping free of my waders, I discovered my wool sock was quite damp. I didn’t think too much of it because I do sweat a lot and the mid-May days were quite warm. As I spent additional days on the water, my right foot continued to
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It’s often said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and that also applies to the connections used in your fly fishing rig. The knots you tie and methods used to connect fly line to leader and leader to tippet can often mean the difference between fly fishing success and failure.
All About the Connection: How to Connect Fly Line to Leader and Leader to Tippet Read More »
