Upper Delaware

[Steelhead_JESUS]

Finally got it down with dry flies… last years trip left a sour taste in my mouth but you have to love the challenge

 

[Phillyfisher]

Great pics! Was up at the WB for the 1st time last week and fished in the rain. What a great, challenging fishery. I was glad to be able to catch a few fish. There definitely is a sense of reward when you put it all together and manage to catch one of those fish!

 

[Steelhead_JESUS]

Great pics! Was up at the WB for the 1st time last week and fished in the rain. What a great, challenging fishery. I was glad to be able to catch a few fish. There definitely is a sense of reward when you put it all together and manage to catch one of those fish!

yep i love it.. my dad wanted to get a guide and that more than likely would have got us more fish but i think it’s just as fun to be able to figure it out yourself and see if your really about it or not

 

[Phillyfisher]

Looks like you were able to float - so I think that helps. I did go with a guide which definitely helped with technique. Definitely a river where it pays to just sit, watch and take your time fishing. Came home thinking some casting lessons would help!

 

[JimNovo]

yep i love it.. my dad wanted to get a guide and that more than likely would have got us more fish but i think it’s just as fun to be able to figure it out yourself and see if your really about it or not

On the D, a guide doesn’t guarantee more fish. It’s up to the fisherman to do everything correctly. You might see more fish by floating, and a guide might get you to see even more fish, but if you can’t present a fly properly, you won’t catch anything!

 

[JimNovo]

My favorite tradition on the D.
The Bench of Reflection at Troutfitter in Deposit.
There is no shame as many a good angler has sat there. Just follow the rules.

 

[KELORGO]

Atta boy, great job and awesome pictures 👏

 

[bringthepain]

On the D, a guide doesn’t guarantee more fish. It’s up to the fisherman to do everything correctly. You might see more fish by floating, and a guide might get you to see even more fish, but if you can’t present a fly properly, you won’t catch anything!

Yes, and casting is good but mending is better!

 

[Steelhead_JESUS]

On the D, a guide doesn’t guarantee more fish. It’s up to the fisherman to do everything correctly. You might see more fish by floating, and a guide might get you to see even more fish, but if you can’t present a fly properly, you won’t catch anything!

yep great way to learn with a shot at some fish

 

[Steelhead_JESUS]

Atta boy, great job and awesome pictures 👏

thank you it was a grind

 

[wbranch]

Yes, and casting is good but mending is better!

Since I have my own boat I float often. The statement about the guide and the anglers skills is very important. I think a day float on the WB is about $500 + at least a 10% tip and more if the guide does well. I see so many clients who really can't cover rises or cast accurately. Before spending a ton of money prospective clients should get their casting and line management skills in order. You need to be able to accurately throw 30' and hit the feeding lane of the fish. You also need to be aware of the reach cast and slack line casts. I see many guys not being able to throw even 20' without multiple false casts and slapping the water. Go to a local stream and set some targets out and learn to cast accurately. Listen to the guide.

 

[Mike]

Since I have my own boat I float often. The statement about the guide and the anglers skills is very important. I think a day float on the WB is about $500 + at least a 10% tip and more if the guide does well. I see so many clients who really can't cover rises or cast accurately. Before spending a ton of money prospective clients should get their casting and line management skills in order. You need to be able to accurately throw 30' and hit the feeding lane of the fish. You also need to be aware of the reach cast and slack line casts. I see many guys not being able to throw even 20' without multiple false casts and slapping the water. Go to a local stream and set some targets out and learn to cast accurately. Listen to the guide.

If you can do all of that, you don’t need a guide; you just need a boat of some type and some boating skills.

 

[krayfish2]

If you can do all of that, you don’t need a guide; you just need a boat of some type and some boating skills.

Add insect identification, reading rise forms and casting ability. 😁. More days than not, overlapping hatches

 

[tomgamber]

You forgot TIME. You have it, make it, or don't. It's probably the most annoying factor when so much needs done.

 

[bringthepain]

You forgot TIME. You have it, make it, or don't. It's probably the most annoying factor when so much needs done.

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