Recent Trip Report

It doesn't get much better than fall fly fishing in Pennsylvania!

Fall is one of the most spectacular times to be on the water in PA, and recent guests on our trips would probably agree!  As trout look to pack on weight before winter, they heavily feed on streamers, nymphs, and even dry flies.  While the well-known hatches of the year have faded, there are still caddis and BWOs hatching, along with some consistent action on terrestrials.  Dry-dropper rigs have been the way to go, but streamers have provided some exciting action as well! 

Shortening days and heavy rains are bringing new runs of fish into the Erie tribs, and the action is really starting to pick up!  Also of note, wild browns and native brookies are starting to spawn, and any time that happens those fish should be left alone to do their thing.  The continuance of the species hinges upon their ability to spawn, and the less stress the better for them during this time.  This means not only avoiding fishing over spawning fish, but watching out for fish redds, where they deposit their eggs.  Our guide service will start to shift more towards steelhead and let the wild trout of Central PA do their thing!

Some hot flies on recent trips include: 

• White Woolly Bugger
• Orange Single Egg
• Green Squirmy Worm
• Green Weenie
• October Caddis 
• Parachute BWO
• Parachute Hopper

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