Reports
Pennsylvania water. A closer look.
With Pine Creek and Spring Creek among the waters of interest, this space is focused on Pennsylvania trout country. Reports belong to a particular place and date—not a promise of what you’ll find on your next visit.
Before you head out
No current stream observations are published here yet. Check current access rules, regulations, weather and water conditions before fishing. The photographs are illustrative, not evidence of present conditions.
From across the journal
Recent reading on fly fishing, preparation and paying attention to the water.
Why I Teach Fly Fishing
There is something strange about teaching a subject you know you haven’t mastered. I’ve been fishing for most of my life, and I’ve been around fly fishing long enough to know my way around a fly rod. I’ve caught fish, spent time on Pennsylvania streams, taken fly rods with me on trips, and accumulated enough…
A Simple Streamside Gear Check
What to inspect before fishing, from line and leader to the small essentials that keep a day organized.
Find your next current.
Stories
Personal experiences and the moments that stay.
Techniques
Observation, approach and a more thoughtful cast.
Interviews
Conversations connecting people and trout country.
Reports
A Pennsylvania focus, with place and timing in mind.
Gear
Practical preparation and equipment care.