The spring edition of TENKARA ANGLER has hit the virtual newsstands! This edition is chock full of information on all things tenkara. You find articles on fishing, casting techniques, and fly tying, as well as destinations, artwork, even camping!
Read moreShad - Where to Find Them
Shad are different from most warm water fish I target since they are anadromous, meaning they spend the majority of their lives in salt water, returning to fresh water to spawn. They are only available to anglers for a short window of time and during this period, they are always on the move. What was a productive spot one day may be a waste of time to fish the next.
Read morePennell Wet Flies
Black Pennell with thread body.
Many years ago I stumbled across an old English fly pattern called a Pennell wet fly. It is a standard soft hackle fly with a swept back collar, and tinsel ribbed body and tail.
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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