Summer in my part of the northeast was particularly hot and dry this year. It was just too damn hot to enjoy a day's fishing.
Read moreThe Summer Doldrums Are Over
They are looking up again!
Yallar Hammar Nymph
Panfish version of the Yellar Hammar
I am always intriqued by local fly patterns and my search for authentic southern Appalachian trout flies soon uncovered an interesting nymph called a Yallar Hammar. This fly, like many southern Appalachian patterns, really stood out from the traditional nymphs in my fly box.
Read moreThe Shad are Nigh
It won't be long now...
I am starting to hear reports of shad caught in the Delaware River. Their numbers over the last few weeks have been on the flat side indicating that the run has not begun in earnest, but it should not be long now.
Read moreThe 'gills are finally in the shallows
Sunny day, shallow water and structure equal perfect conditions.
The fish, both panfish, and bass, have left the sanctuary of deeper water and are starting to explore the shallows.
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