Why I Upgraded My Wading Boots
After five years of heavy use, my last pair of boots were starting to show their age—especially with all the extra time I’ve spent fishing since retiring. I needed a new pair that could offer better traction on rugged streams like Penns Creek, while also being easier to take on and off multiple times a day. After a week of intensive use, I’m...

Join Us for the Annual Paflyfish Spring Jamboree Weekend – Starting Friday, May 16 through May 18, 2025

We’re excited to kick off our annual Paflyfish Spring Jamboree Weekend on Friday, May 16! This beloved tradition is our yearly meetup for community members to connect, fly fish, tie flies, camp, and share stories in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Each year, we explore...

I'm often fishing in waters that are strictly "Catch and Release" areas, where I’m required to all of my catch. Even in places where it's not mandatory, I choose catch and release to help conserve fish populations and ensure future generations of anglers can enjoy the sport. Properly releasing fish not only gives them the best chance to survive but also helps them grow, reproduce, and possibly be...

The early morning air is filled with the enticing smell of a smoky hardwood fire, and the soft pops and crackles of burning wood echo through the stillness as another log is added to the flames. As I open my eyes to the rays of sunlight streaming through the hemlocks, I know my parents are already up, starting breakfast. The wonderful aroma of bacon sizzling on a camp stove drifts into the tent...

Wild Trout Man offers a new video for winter brook trout fishing. WTM provides some amazing winter native brook trout footage showcasing their unique behavior with spectacular winter scenery along a wild trout stream.

More videos can be found at the Wild Trout Man Youtube Channel and Wild Trout Man...

The Fly Fishing Show is a annual series of events for fly fishing enthusiasts, taking place across multiple locations in the United States from January to March 2025. These shows offer a comprehensive experience that combines vendors, education, entertainment, and shopping opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. Attendees can explore exhibitor booths featuring top fishing brands, guide...

By Dave Weaver

With the brood prevalent in central PA emerging this year, it's an auspicious time to tie up some cicada patterns.

I have fished the brood that emerges in SCPA/MD in 1987, 2004, and 2021 and took careful notes on emergence and fishing results. If you have never fished one of these 17 year broods, it's an amazing, sometimes frustrating, experience. Generally, it has been my...