Post Thumbnail of Fishing Report: Schuylkill River

Since it’s been so hot with no rain the pass few days, decided to try the Schuylkill River for a change. Managed to get 2 smallmouth bass, one of a yellow cricket and one on a homemade green grasshopper.
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Post Thumbnail of Fly Pattern: Foam Beetle and Spider
11 July 2008 Fly Patterns

Recently spent some time learning how to tie various foam based beetles and spiders. Came across this interesting video for foam beetles.
Notes: I’ve used a both chenille and rabbit hare dubbing for the body.
For foam spiders, here an excellent video.
Notes: I’ve used both chenille and rabbit hare dubbing for …

Post Thumbnail of Fishing Report: Marsh Creek

Several hot days and various thunderstorms put a hold on the holiday fishing plans. We decided to head out to Marsh Creek for some bass fishing.
Several fish were hitting on top of the water. Using bright green olive woolly buggers I was able to manage 3 small to …