Fly Fishing for Ohio Steelhead and Gunpowder Browns

Thanks to Mitchell for the great pics and report. Hello Theaux, I always enjoy stopping in your shop when I’m in town visiting my sister Diane and her husband Stuart Pelkey who doubles as my fishin’ partner. Your shop has a great atmosphere and your warm hospitality is much appreciated! The Gunpowder is an awesome river, very scenic and rich in wildlife. It’s great fun casting to those browns with a four weight in hand. This past summer we had great luck drifting dry flies and over thanksgiving streamers were the ticket! A bead chain olive wooly bugger that was a bit neglected in my …

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Simms G3 Wader, Vibram Guide Boot Review for the Holidays

Thanks to Mike for the glowing Simms product review. Christmas comes early in Virginia-or so I’ve heard. …Thanks much, Theaux. I appreciate it. On another front, I christened the waders and boots today. Wow…great gear. Re the waders, air temp was 36F, and I imagine water temp was about the same. I had a pair of mid-weight Simms long johns (probably the predecessor to the current RiverTeks) and lightweight wading pants on under the waders…and I was quite comfortable, even a bit warm at times. As you may recall from my e-mail to you after I tried them on, I said that they were certainly …

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Fly Fishing Report from Elk Creek, Pennsylvania

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 …

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Blue Ribbon Nets and Simms Vibram Soled Wading Boots for the Holidays

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) …

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2011 Fishing Licenses Available

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 …

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