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Thanks to Mick for the stream report and Pics from Elk Creek. At our counter you’ll often hear, “new gear is lucky gear,” –the mantra rings true again! Theaux, I finally got the chance to test the 8 wt. St. Croix Imperial and Lamson Guru combo you set up for me on my first Steelhead adventure. I spent a day and a half on Elk Creek near Erie, PA last weekend. After checking in at Poor Richard’s for local advice, flies, and tips I hit the water and spent Saturday working on technique, learning the water, and watching locals pull fish out. On Sunday it …
The gift giving holidays are fast approaching and many angler’s spouses, families and friends are asking us for holiday gift ideas. A high demand item this year is Simms Vibram Soled Wading Boots, since a ban on felt soles in Maryland is a real possibility. The Simms boots have proven more effective at gripping rocks than most anglers expected from a rubber sole. In regards to traction the Vibram sole got solid reviews from anglers in all types of terrain. The shop worked a number of the new Simms Boots into the guide service in 2010, and even first time anglers (and first time waders) …
It isn’t too late to get some fishing in before 2010 is over, and it isn’t too early to pick up a 2011 fishing license. In order to write a fishing license we need a current driver’s license, and check or cash for the license sale. An early reminder for anyone fishing after the holidays, the shop will be closed on New Years Day. The first day of the year is a popular one for fishing, and also forgetting that after the stroke of midnight last year’s license is no longer valid. Now is a perfect time to get ready for next season. This is …
Winter dry fly fishing is picking up along the Gunpowder. The river is flowing at 28 CFs, is 40 F and low and clear. We’re seeing the infamous tiny dots and Blue Winged Olives along the river. High winds have been making it challenging to get out this week. Thanks to fr. Paul for the following stream report and picture. Theaux, I wanted to drop a note about some recent fishing. You might remember I stopped in the shop a few weeks ago looking for some fly tying material to replicate those small little tan flies that I’ve seen buzzing around the river lately. Well, …
When he’s not shirking deadlines while knee deep in the Gunpowder, Matt Labash is the noted author of the rollicking good, Fly Fishing with Darth Vader, the senior staff writer for the Weekly Standard and a columnist for Tucker Carlson’s Daily Caller. Last week Matt asked me, “Why should one bother fishing dries during the winter. My answer, and his great freezing largemouth eats-Adams story, appeared Monday in his Daily Caller column titled; Ask Matt Labash Vol XL: Throwing Dry Flies in winter, a December Largemouth Tale, and Hope Floats. If that doesn’t beat all, The Weekly Standard Blog also picked up the story and …