Reviews were mixed from the anglers I spoke to. Some caught them on big, bushy dry flies, others not at all. The reports held true that the salmonflies were here but cool weather and rain had stifled ...

"Over the years, I’ve seen people take to the sport with relative ease, while others seem to struggle for a while before the light goes on. The good news? Regardless of which category you fall into, ...

In this edition of The Morning Hatch: - Insight and opinion on when using a shorter fly rod is a better choice, and what you can expect if you've never fished one. - Fly Fishing: When a Shorter Rod ...

Around here we call it The Hatch — the annual migration of the giant salmonflies and golden stoneflies as they crawl from the middle of the river out to the edges to emerge and dry their wings in the ...

I talked about it already. Timing is key. Temperature, time of year, run off level, there are a lot of variables. Each year has its own flavor. This year was no exception. The local salmonfly hatch ...

Summer along the Susquehanna River brings all the classics: sunny days, kayak floats, riverside hikes, and picnic-perfect evenings. But if you’re in the Lower Susquehanna Region in late July or early ...

Pale Morning Duns are one of the prettiest bugs that exist in our local rivers. World-renowned fly tyer AK Best calls it the “glamour hatch.” We see adults in hues pink through yellow, and the nymphs ...

As we see the annual runoff begin to ebb in the coming week or two, the green drake mayflies will begin revving their engines and preparing for takeoff. Of all the prolific mayfly hatches we boast ...