If I had to pick one fly fishing setup to fish for the rest of my life, the hopper dropper would be near the top of the list. I have stood in Pennsylvania streams catching twenty plus trout while anglers around me...
Trout Fishing
Brian
CP Swing Spinner Lure: Trout Lure Challenge. Can It Catch Fish?
I have been running a trout lure challenge on a pond stocked with hundreds of hungry rainbow trout, and so far it has been an eye opener. The premise is simple. Every lure I test starts with five stars, and every cast...
Euro Nymphing for Beginners: Gear, Setup, and How to Catch More Trout
If you’ve spent any time on trout streams in the last decade, you’ve probably seen someone Euro nymphing, maybe without even knowing it. The angler wading in close, rod held high, no indicator...
Top 30 Trout Fishing Streams in Pennsylvania
As a lifelong Pennsylvanian and devoted angler, I’ve spent countless hours wading through some of the finest trout streams our state has to offer. If you’re seeking advice or just some insider tips, you’re in the right...
Summer Trout Tactics: Targeting Cold-Feeder Streams
On hot summer afternoons, finding trout in a warm river can feel like a lost cause. As water temperatures climb, trout look for cooler spots to stay comfortable. That’s where spring-fed tributaries come into play. These...
Trout Fishing Pine Creek in PA
Last weekend, my dad Chuck and I headed out to Slate Run, a small cold-water tributary that feeds into Pine Creek in central Pennsylvania. This spot is a favorite of ours because as Pine Creek warms up in the summer...
Fly Fishing with a Spinning Rod
Fly fishing doesn’t always require a fancy fly rod and reel. You can catch trout using a spinning rod, an indicator, and a small nymph fly, making it a great option for beginners or anglers looking to simplify their...
This Year’s Cicada Invasion Is a Fisherman’s Goldmine
As a fisherman, there’s nothing like the thrill of a big bug hatch, and this year, 2025, is shaping up to be something special with the Brood XIV cicada emergence. These 17-year periodical cicadas are about to burst...
Fly Fishing the Tobyhanna Creek Spring 2025
Man, fly fishing for trout on Tobyhanna Creek in Pennsylvania was a blast! I hit up State Game Lands 127 along Route 423, using my go-to nymphing and dropper hopper setup with a caddis and Frenchie, just like you...
The Top 30 Trout Streams in Michigan
Michigan has more trout stream mileage than almost any state in the country, over 20,000 miles of classified trout water spread across two peninsulas that couldn’t feel more different from each other. The Upper...
Top 30 Trout Fishing Streams in Georgia
Georgia’s pristine rivers and streams offer some of the finest trout fishing in the Southeast, drawing anglers to its clear waters and scenic landscapes. As an avid angler with years of experience casting lines in these...
Top 20 Trout Fishing Streams in Arkansas
Arkansas boasts some of the finest trout streams in the country, drawing anglers with their scenic beauty and abundant fish. As an avid fisherman, I’ve spent countless hours casting lines in these waters, but to create...
Top 30 Trout Fishing Streams in Tennessee
Tennessee punches well above its weight as a trout fishing destination, and I say that as someone who has fished a lot of states. The tailwaters below TVA dams here produce some of the highest wild trout densities in...
Top 30 Trout Fishing Streams in Maine
Maine is home to some of the best trout fishing in the Northeast, with hundreds of miles of cold, clear water winding through its forests, mountains, and quiet backroads. From small streams tucked deep in the woods to...
A Memorable Fly Fishing Weekend at Yellow Breeches Creek in PA
In May, I embarked on a fly fishing adventure to Yellow Breeches Creek in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, accompanied by my dad and friend Stan. This trip was more than just fishing; it was about bonding, learning, and...
A Morning Trout Fishing the Wissahickon Creek
Join me on a peaceful early morning adventure to Wissahickon Creek, just outside of Philadelphia, where I set out with my fly rod to chase trout in one of the area’s most scenic spots. The sun was barely up, the...
Top 30 Trout Streams in California
California is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse trout streams in the country. From alpine creeks tucked into the Sierra Nevada to wide rivers winding through canyons and foothills, there’s something here...
The Top 30 Trout Streams in Virginia
Virginia’s trout streams are full of fishing fun, from wild mountain waters to calm valley rivers, each packed with trout and charm. I’ve fished here for years, hooking brook trout in Shenandoah’s shady spots and big...
The Top 30 Trout Streams in North Carolina
North Carolina doesn’t get talked about the way Montana or Colorado do, but it should. The western corner of this state holds hundreds of miles of cold, fishable trout water, from roadside delayed-harvest runs...
The Top 20 Trout Fishing Streams in New Jersey
As a Philadelphia angler, New Jersey trout water is practically in my backyard, and I’ve spent enough time wading these rivers to know they’re better than their reputation suggests. The state stocks over...
Top 30 Trout Fishing Streams in New York State
New York’s trout streams and rivers are some of the best places to fish in the Northeast. Flowing through the Catskills, Adirondacks, and Western New York’s valleys, they’re packed with brown trout, rainbows, and...
