By KenP on 9/8/2010 9:18 AM

A short outing today with good results.  Larger size nymphs (10/12) got attention by brown trout today.  A few showed signs of spawning colors, so maybe autumn is here according to the fish.  A pattern highlighted in the fall issue of Fly Tyer also produced a fish - red psycho nymph size 12.  You'll need to tie that one yourself since it's not a shop pattern - yet!  I will blog a product review on friday so stay tuned.

Ken

By KenP on 9/7/2010 9:55 AM

Holiday reports continue to indicate the willingness for fish to cooperate, with many smallies reported on a variety of surface flies, weighted weenies and buggers.  Personally I found the cooler overnight temps to be moderating the water temp in the mid 60's and trout activity was improving.  Start to stock your box with and fish streamers as the trout are beginning to chase them as the hatch and terrestrial activity slows.  Best patterns for me this holiday week  -  Light Edson Tiger, Black Ghost and Grey Ghost all in size 12 or larger.

Ken

By KenP on 9/1/2010 9:48 AM

I didn't fish today but the doctor did.  He worked over a deep dark hole but was not rewarded with the big one.  More fishing on the White Clay tomorrow.  I hope the fish feel that low pressure  from the upcoming storm and go on the feed.  I'll be waiting for them!

Ken 

By KenP on 8/31/2010 11:10 AM

Seems the fishing is getting better for everyone.  Three customers reported catching trout, smallies, and a mixed bag of sunfish on the White Clay Creek in DE & PA.  Hare's ear, PT's, Caddis emergers, small black midges, small buggers and yellow or gold bodied streamers all accounted for fish according to the reports.  I spend a few hours this morning on the WCC in PA and landed three nice rainbows (where are the browns), all on streamers.  This fall will be a blast as the fish are still around in numbers.

Ken

By KenP on 8/30/2010 10:31 AM

Sunday afternoon turned out fine with two rainbow and two smallies.  Monday, the fish weren't cooperating.  Best fly was a partridge and orange duo fished with a small split shot to enhance covering the water column.

Ken

By KenP on 8/28/2010 10:35 AM

We have added at least a dozen new items to the clearance table including fly rods and reels, so now is the time to find that bargain.

Ken

By KenP on 8/27/2010 9:47 AM

A short outing today with a bluebird sky, with rising barometer, and leaky waders resulting in a:

Ken

By KenP on 8/25/2010 11:24 AM

By popular demand here is the shark from trip Nov '08

65 lb mako on flesh fly 10 wt custom (not the casting rod in the backdrop!)

By KenP on 8/25/2010 11:17 AM

Had a short outing on the White Clay Creek, a Delaware river in PA this morning, and fooled two hungary rainbows.  One, on a size 16 rusty spinner and one on a sz 22 black paramidge fished in the film behind the dry.The water is still relatively low even for this time of year and still just slightly tinged from the recent rain.  Both fish were very strong and recovered nicely after a short fight.  The fall fishing season should be great as there are still plenty of fish making themselves available to fishers that use stealth.

Ken

By KenP on 8/24/2010 10:38 AM

Closeout on hip waders and fleece pants - very limited supply.  Get 'em while the supply lasts

Ken