May Hatches

The month of May brings all kinds if aquatic insects to the surface for trout to feed on. To name a few, caddis, March Browns and Sulphurs. As the month progresses start looking for most fish and insect activity more towards evening. Don't miss out, this is the best month for dry fly action!

Big April Fish on April Dries

Spring Hatches are here

Quill Gordon's, Hendricksons, Caddis and BWOs just to name a few of the great spring hatches that are taking place on our local streams and rivers. These insects are getting the big fish to the surface. Now through the first part of June us the perfect time to get into the dry fly action!

High water equals big streamers

The snow has melted and the April showers have begun. Warming water and high flows sometimes leaves you at home wishing you could fish. It doesn't have to be that way. A little planning, for safety, and a sense of adventure will put some of the largest trout you'll catch all season in the net.
It all starts with monitoring various levels of your local river. Watch how it reacts to various levels of CFS. Don't call it blown out if its muddy or stained. On certain streams this can be the best time to catch huge trout. The other thing to keep in mind is you'll need some kind if watercraft to maneuver in higher levels, as wading is generally unsafe or impossible. This is where knowing your river comes into play. Where to put in, where to take out, how long will it take, are there any dangerous obstructions that are impassable that are going to cause potential on river complications it worst yet serious injury. After your scouting is complete. The fishing part is easy. Streamers, streamers and streamers. Various colors and sizes then pound the banks for huge predators looking to ambush prey in every pocket, seem, and eddy. In my next post I'll talk about new lines and equipment that are new to the market that have been specifically designed to help with modern streamer techniques. Start scouting and I'll see you on the water!

Carp Fiesta.....

When the water drops and the trout stop rising to the hordes of mayflies this spring what should a fly angler do?
Find the warmest sluggish water in your area and practice your flats fishing skills on golden bones.
Carp fishing is exciting as bonefish and redfish combined. Add a paddle board and wadeable flats you transform your carping experience into a realm of freshwater/saltwater bliss. This summer when your looking to find exciting, reel screaming fun. Search out your local carp flats and give it a try.

Musky Crazy!

First of many days to come hitting the river for musky. Lots of casts and humbled dreams make you a little crazy.
If you live in NW PA or Western New York you already know about the phenomenal musky opportunities we have. If not come up and check out the rivers and lakes. You never know the next 50" Essox might end up on the end if your 10wt.

The new wave in inflatables are ready to hit the water this summer!

Whether you are floating a river, poling a flat or paddling a lake, inflatable SUPs are the sure thing to an all around fishing machine. Not only are they stable, you can configure them to fish just about any situation. Ok, want to just have fun, pop off your accessories and go for a paddle or surf some waves. SUPs just plain fun!

Not just fishing

When fishing anywhere it's some of the other things you experience that make the day more than the fish you catch. While poling the flats we encountered this group of spotted eagle rays, leopard rays, hard head catfish and sardines. Besides the calm winds and catching dozens if bones on a 5wt. We saw some amazing things that day, that's what make fly fishing!

Grand Slam

Searching the flats for the tres pescados.

Permit in Belize

Belize, one of many great destinations for Permit. However slams and super slams can occur at anytime while visiting the flats here. A few more days left in this yearly journey. If everything aligns bones, permit, tarpon and snook will show themselves for an intense and gratifying day. Check back soon for more flats fever.

All you can eat crab and shrimp buffet.

Heading south for a couple of weeks to take a break from all of the great winter trout and steelheading that's been going on. Do you think this box of Charlie's, Gotcha's and Merkin's will get the job done. Check back over the next few weeks to see the results.