Great report and nice fish. I agree the grizzly hackle wing spinner is the way to go. The figure 8 wraps come out good but sometimes I have to fiddle with the hackle to make it looks just right. I tie a white Antron post on the back sometimes so I can see the fly in low light. The fish on the...

Nice fish bk...nice shot of the river too

Great thanks TF I'll let u know how I do.

Earlier as in during the season or earlier in the day?

Since you guys are on the topic of the catskills...I'm heading up to the Delaware tomorrow to fish either the upper east or west.... anyone have any reports? Also anyone ever run into midday sulphurs on the upper upper east similar to the upper west..ive heard this occurs but have never seen it...

Shane how'd you make out at the hook? Any fish within reach from the surf?

I've used Gene and Ines on all my floats this year and last and they are always top notch everytime.

Anyone notice that this guy floated the SBR. I've never heard of this. Whered you float? I haven't noticed any boat launches over there. What was the flow that you were able to float it. Nice fish by the way.

By July the beaverkill will almost definitely be too warm and the KLG may also. The eastern PA limestone's are a good bet as well as the branches of the upper Delaware. The closer you go to the reservoir you will always have cold water and heavy sulphur hatches. Keep in mind anywhere that has...

That's not a decent thing to say to someone you don't know. I use my aluminum net because of it's superior performance characteristics as compared to wood. These are it's higher strength to weight ratio, it's resistance to rotting, and lower cost to manufacture in volume. I would recommend you...

Sorry Bruce, I didn't see this 'til now. I didn't end up floating since everything was so low. I waded the lower east and had the river turn on about 2 hours before dark. I got 3 nice fish that made my night. The biggest one is up on the baxter house's fishing report near the end (my Dad...

Wow very nice find a well priced and well sized net. Does it feel heavy? They look beautiful.

Recently I Was looking for a net with a longer than average handle and big bow. I found a black anodized aluminum net by Ed Cumings that has the exact dimensions as the Brodin ghost Frying Pan float tube for $22. I bought the Brodin large rubber net for $25 on eBay and tied it onto the frame. I...

The standard zinc-plated steel sheet metal screws would probably work fine. That steel is not nearly as hard as carbide, but not as soft and frictionless as brass (which evidently works). Patagonia uses alumnum so there must be merit to the idea that soft is beneficial.

This would be the same gentleman that put the huge boulders upstream of Long Flat? In the opinion of a guide up there that did nothing but hurt that stretch. The boulders were monsters, like smart Volkswagon Beetles.

Nice looking fish guys. It's always great to get out and hook a sh!tload.

Last fall I made a frame raft and floated a few times during the high water in the Upper Delaware. During this time congestion at the launch or takeout wasn't much of an issue. The problem is now that there are a number of boats putting in and taking out at the same time what does one do if they...

Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Im pretty sure i have all the legally required things but a double check is in order. I hear all the stories about how the main stem is an entirely different animal than the branches. I'll try to make he best effort I can. Also I hear a lot that the fish...

Happy trout season everyone! I'm heading up to the upper Delaware this coming weekend and I plan on floating the big d in the frame raft I built last fall. Any tips for someone floating the main for the first time? Not necessarily fishing spots (although always appreciated) but anything that...

Cabelas three forks 7'6" 3wt I fish it for tiny creeks and streams up to 40' wide. It has no problem throwing up to 40' of line or short casts. Super light in the hand and very sensitive. Best part only $50 best buy hands down.