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Dark Skies Fly Fishing
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Fly fishing adventures in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Gift: Exploring a Wild Trout Stream with a Bamboo Fly Rod
Back in the spring of 2024, my cousin William gave me the most perfect gift: an Orvis bamboo fly rod made in the 1970s. It was an amazing act of generosity. Fast forward to early October, my 45th birthday, and I figured the time was right to take this gift to the stream to do what it was intended to do...catch fish.
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You can find more great content on this channel, but also on our website, darkskiesflyfishing.com.
Thank you for watching.
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Exploring New Waters with Mountain Laurel Guide Service, My Best Smallmouth Bass Ever on the Fly!
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Not every day is a banner day, but if you keep at it, keep plugging, good luck is bound to strike. That's exactly what happened on this float with my friend James Hill, Jr. of Mountain Laurel Guide Service. Neither of us had ever fished this section of river before, so this trip was all about getting the lay of the land, finding structure, and perhaps landing a few fish along the way. As it tur...
Using and Reviewing Mr. Ant's Rods, Custom Fly Rods, Euro Nymphing and Catching Lots of Trout!
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I recently discovered Mr. Ant's Rods and started using their 11-foot 2-weight Euro rod, which is built on a NorthFork Composite LMX blank. If you've never heard of that blank, no worries. I hadn't either. But as Rich Steinhart, the owner of Mr. Ant's Rods informed me, this blank is actually a Gary Loomis design...yes, the Gary Loomis of G. Loomis Rods fame! You can read more about this blank an...
Do This to Catch More Fish, Small Adjustments Lead to Epic Day and Massive Trout!
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Sometimes, the difference between a tough day on the water and a successful day is smaller than many of us realize. Small tweaks can make a huge difference, as we found out recently while fishing a limestone stream in central Pennsylvania. This little stream produced a lot of fish, and a number of BIG fish, and we might not have caught any of them if not for this one small change in tactics. Fo...
Tying A Pine Squirrel Leech Micro Streamer
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My first introduction to the Pine Squirrel Leech came on a river in Patagonia, Argentina, when the guide informed me that we would start the day stripping micro streamers. What a blast! They're easy to cast and manipulate, and trout love them! I now have an assortment of these flies in my box for fishing near home in Pennsylvania, too. Materials used in this video: Hook: Size 12 Daiichi 1120 He...
Fly Tying the CDC Puff Daddy and Smokejumper
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This video is a "two-fer" in which I tie two very effective CDC-inspired midge patterns that work well on finicky trout. The CDC Puff Daddy and the Smokejumper are well-known producers on tailwaters, but they also work well on those long, flat stretches of river that are low and clear and trout can inspect every fiber of the fly. Materials used in this video: Hooks: Model 2 and Model 13 from Wh...
Fly Tying Ed Shenk's Letort Cricket, Fantastic Terrestrial Pattern!
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The Letort Cricket is one of Ed Shenk's most well-known fly patterns, and for good reason: it catches fish! Nowadays, it seems like hopper patterns get all the glory, but don't overlook the effectiveness of a great cricket pattern. Here's a link to an article I wrote about Ed Shenk not too long ago. This article discusses his life, fishing, and innovative fly patterns: darkskiesflyfishing.com/p...
Tying the March Brown Wet Fly, Classic Trout Pattern, Tied With Ackourey Natural Blend Dubbing
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When it comes to classic trout patterns, it doesn't get any better than the March Brown Wet Fly. This pattern is a staple in my fly box. Materials used in this video: Hook: Mustad 7957B Size 10 1XL Wet Fly Hook or equivalent, precisionflyandtackle.com/collections/hooks/products/fulling-mill-nymph-black-nickel-barbless-hook?ref=fpNnc7VK5A5FNO Thread: 8/0 Classic Waxed Thread, precisionflyandtack...
Tying a Pheasant Tail Euro Nymph, One of the Most Versatile Fly Patterns in My Fly Box
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You could probably carry nothing but a variety of Pheasant Tail Nymphs in your fly box and always have a great chance of catching fish. In fact, fly patterns that incorporate pheasant tail in them always seem to work extremely well because it's a natural material that represents a large variety of insects that trout eat. This Euro nymph version is a great one to have on hand in sizes 12-20, and...
Super Bright October Caddis For Trout and Steelhead
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You can never have enough caddis patterns in your fly box, and in the fall, that means October Caddis imitations. This pattern is tied with Wapsi Super Bright dubbing and has worked quite well for me the past couple years. Materials used in this video: Hook: Size 14 Fulling Mill Czech Nymph, precisionflyandtackle.com/collections/hooks/products/czech-nymph-black-nickel-barbless-hook?ref=fpNnc7VK...
Royal Coachman Streamer, Classic Fly Pattern for Steelhead and Salmon
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The Royal Coachman is a classic fly pattern for trout, steelhead, and salmon and can be tied in many different ways, from a dry fly to wet fly to streamer. In this video, we show how to tie the streamer version of this pattern. Materials used in this video: Hook: Mustad Salmon Single in size 6. Sometimes this hook can be hard to find. In that case, substitute any 3xl streamer hook, such as the ...
Mini Stimi, Fly Tying Small Stimulators
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Bigger isn't always better, and ever though I love fishing with large attractor dry flies, scaling down a bit will often produce more fish in a variety of situations. A size 10 or 12 Stimulator, for instance, has a huge profile, and it takes a hungry fish to want to eat that on small to medium sized streams. In these instances, as well as when prospecting up small wild trout streams, a size 16 ...
Tying the Snowshoe Rabbit Emerger
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I first learned about the Snowshoe Rabbit Emerger about 6 years ago while fishing on First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek. The guy next to me, a complete stranger, was picking off 2 fish for every 1 of mine, prior to an evening hatch of Green Drakes. We engaged in conversation and eventually he handed me a Snowshoe Rabbit Emerger to try, and I was on my way to a great evening! In sizes 16-20, this is...
Tan Caddis Emerger, Fly Tying Caddis Flies
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Tan Caddis Emerger, Fly Tying Caddis Flies
Egg Sucking Leech, Flies for Steelhead and Salmon
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Egg Sucking Leech, Flies for Steelhead and Salmon
Micro Jig Hot Head Woolly Bugger Fly Tying
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Micro Jig Hot Head Woolly Bugger Fly Tying
Tying a Dirty Bug Caddis with Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn
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Tying a Dirty Bug Caddis with Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn
Tying a BWO Perdigon with Semperfli Iridescent Perdigon Body
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Tying a BWO Perdigon with Semperfli Iridescent Perdigon Body
Fly Tying the Eastern Green Drake Nymph
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Fly Tying the Eastern Green Drake Nymph
Fly Tying Soft Hackles, Partridge and Orange, Partridge and Olive
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Fly Tying Soft Hackles, Partridge and Orange, Partridge and Olive
How to Tie the Zug Bug, A Classic Nymph Pattern
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How to Tie the Zug Bug, A Classic Nymph Pattern
My New Favorite Euro Nymph, Devin Olsen's Blow Torch!
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My New Favorite Euro Nymph, Devin Olsen's Blow Torch!
Fly Tying the Green Weenie, With and Without a Tail
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Fly Tying the Green Weenie, With and Without a Tail
Great video what size hooks where you using?
A size 14 Elk Hair Caddis. Thanks for watching!
0:25 “It’s not easy getting old”. Amen brother & strap in, you’re just getting started! Well, I’m MUCH older than you, but I still pursue trout in beautiful places with the fly rod, and it’s still magically wonderful. Thanks for the vid.
That’s the key, I think, to never lose the enthusiasm for the pursuit of trout in beautiful places. Thank you so much for watching and for commenting! Hope you’re having a great fall season.
Happy belated birthday Ralph. I wish you many more just like this one.
Thank you, Bob! Hope you’re getting some fall fishing in.
This video was sheer poetry from start to finish.
Best compliment ever! Thank you so much for that.
The “slam” on the bamboo. Well done👏
Thanks! It was a fun day.
Very cool! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I've always found that the anticipation of a milestone birthday is much worse than the day after. Life tends to continue in much the same, without regards for the arbitrary numbers we assign to certain days. Maybe we should think like a fish a bit more?
Agreed! I look at them as a chance to stop and reflect on where I want to go over the next 5, 10, 15 years. Not at all with trepidation, but with hope. Thanks for watching!
Nice video, what was your choice of fly?
Elk Hair Caddis, brown size 14. It’s pretty much my standard for wild trout streams when I’m using a dry fly.
Nice video,awesome scenery & though small fish they create memories & stories,my greatest times are on small water 8' 3 weight rod & small dries,getting back to the basics of fly fishing,my 2 favorite dries are a # 16 Parachute Adams or # 16 Peacock Stimulator both produce fish,tight lines & bent rods 🤙 🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! I agree. Sometimes it feels so good to return to the simple things, the little joys of fly fishing and life.
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didnt see that Brownie
Neither did we! Lol. There were a few browns surface feeding that morning but it warmed up quickly and the trout activity shut down early.
Nice fish! Sure hoped you treated for an ice cream cone after that one!
my 2 cents fwiw......scrap that whip finish tool and get the Matarelli style.....
Funny you say that. I just bought one over the weekend!
I think most trout grow up on predation of their own, so cannibalism. Small palominos eat other palominos and their own color triggers them. That’s why I use chartreuse or yellow color streamers
That’s an interesting theory. Certainly is true with brown trout and brook trout in wild settings. And I’m sure there’s some degree of cannibalism with palominos in hatcheries. It could also be simply a territorial response. Thanks for your comment!
nice smallie
Thank you!
Have you noticed a difference in newer eggstasy yarn? I was trying some up last night and my older yarn says made in Great Britain. A new package says made in Italy and is a lot tighter yarn. Makes a smaller egg and isn’t as flowy. Not sure I like this stuff made in Italy.
Yes, I have noticed a difference. The new stuff is very clumpy, too. The finished product doesn’t look as nice but it still catches fish. For most of my steelhead eggs I’m now using the Roe Yarn, which is different than the Eggstasy yarn, and I do like it better for larger eggs. The Roe Yarn is a lot more flowy.
@@darkskiesflyfishing assuming that’s the spirit river roe yarn? I’ve seen that as a new option. I just bought a single package of hareline easy egg chenille as it looks similar to the spirit river, just in better colors in my opinion.
@@splitarrow1 yes, the Spirit River Roe Yarn. And actually, I think they’re now owned by Hareline.
Nice fishing!
thank you!
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Thanks for sharing great video and great fly tying
Thank you for watching! I truly appreciate it.
Amazing video and super informative. Thanks
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment and feedback. Best of luck this fall.
Nice pattern. Can you provide a source for the hen feathers? I love tying hackle collars with hen feathers but its hard to find consistent, narrow ones.
It truly is hard to find good quality hen hackle. The Whiting Wet Fly Hackle is about the best I've found. Here's a link to the exact product that I use: www.flyshack.com/DisplayItem.aspx?ItemID=116978&LCI=X
@@darkskiesflyfishing Thanks bro
Everything I've heard about Rich tells me that he is a highly skilled and ethical craftstman. However, I worry about how a broken section would be handled, since regular warranty claims aren't possible with a custom rod.
That’s a great question. I texted Rich with your comment and here is his reply: “I basically follow the manufacturer’s warranty. In general, I only charge my cost and nothing to build it. So for Diamondback as an example, They charge me the same for a replacement tip blank as they charge their customer for a replacement rod tip ($65 with shipping). I ask for $75 to help with my shipping cost to the customer. So it varies by brand but I know how it feels when you break a section so I try to make it as painless as possible.”
Good stuff. Richard is an old friend of mine and my son in laws and myself have a few of his rods that we use regularly
Seems like a great guy! I’ve enjoyed using the rod and hope to get fishing with him for a day in the near future. Thanks for watching!
Like the bug yarn will have to get some and tie a few of those caddis
It’s a great product. Can also be used to tie Killer Bugs.
I agree with your opinion of stocking our class A streams. Enjoy watching your videos I’ve fished northern Pa for years
Thank you for your feedback and for watching!
What's the name of your new rod again? Mr. Ants? I was sure it was an Adams.
It’s made by Mr. Ant’s Rods. You can find him on Facebook. This model is the North Fork Composite LMX blank, which is a Gary Loomis design. He also builds a rod using the Adams. On Wednesday I’ll be releasing a video review of this rod, too.
Great video! Good info!
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the feedback.
Spring creek is loaded
It’s definitely a great stream, maybe even the best in the state. The stream we fished in this video is pretty good, too, though!
Way to go! Some beautiful fish in a small stream.
The big ones were a nice surprise!
Great fish! Little chilly here in Mars this morning too.
Thank you! Two things I will never complain about…cold weather and rain! Water temp the other day was only 58 degrees here. Time for some fall fishing!
Nice video Ralph . Chilly Sunday morning over here in Smethport.
Chilly over here in Coudersport too…feels so good! Thank you for watching.
Pay to play
No, not at all. This was all on 100% public water that’s open to everyone. Thank you for watching!
Morning! My favorite. Especially a little later on towards the end of September and October when the big Browns put on thefeedbag to get ‘em thru the winter. This baby catches fish!
It sure does catch fish! I just tied up a stack of them in preparation for this fall, too. Thanks for watching, Bob, and hope you have a great fall fishing season!
well tied!
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
Very good confidence fly. I use this in the spring with great success and use a Caddis green pattern in the summer months.
Thank you for watching! I agree. Just change the yarn colors and you can tie up a version of this fly that will work any time of year.
Nice. I love Joe Ackourey's fur blends. They are among the finest hare's ear dubbings around. I would note that he no longer lists his Fox Squirrel dubbing as an option on his website.
I was wondering about that. As I mentioned, my friend actually gave me that package of dubbing, which I assumed was a special blend. I’d like to try his hare’s ear dubbings though. If they’re as good as this fox squirrel stuff is, I’m in! Thanks for watching!
@@darkskiesflyfishing Definitely give them a try. No less than George Daniel raves about them.
I was headed to fish penns aroumd the second week in October. What patterns do you recommend
Good question! I’m not well versed on Penns Creek, but I’d probably be sure to have a selection of BWOs. Your best bet would be to contact Penns Creek Angler in Weikert for better advice, though. Thanks for watching!
A great pattern thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I'm going to do some fishing on penns around the second week of october. What patterns do you recommend
@@russellogden8071good question! I’m not well versed on Penns Creek, but I’d probably be sure to have a selection of BWOs. Your best bet would be to contact Penns Creek Angler in Weikert for better advice, though. Thanks for watching!
Great tie! Now i need to tie some for the trout spey.
Thanks, James!
Great looking fly. I love tying and fishing wet flies and soft hackles.
Me too. I find it an oddly relaxing way to fish, but the strikes can be aggressive! Thanks for watching!
Thank you everyone for watching! If you get a chance, please check out our website, darkskiesflyfishing.com. Thank you!
I was born and raised in Rumford, Maine, and our "fishing cabin" is in Eustis-just up the road a piece from Rangeley.. I'm happy for you that you got to experience the type of fishing that I grew up with...and still chase. Kudos for NOT naming the rivers and streams that you fished. "Yawl come back now, you hear". :)
Thank you so much for dropping a line! You live and fish in one heck of a beautiful part of the country. Looking forward to a return trip hopefully next year. Best of luck to you!
Not sure, but it looks like it could be Cross Fork. In any event, we should never be stocking over native brook trout populations. Those stocked fish can be reallocated to lower quality streams, which will also reduce fishing pressure on wild non-stocked streams.
100% agree! And yes, that is Cross Fork, which would benefit substantially if they’d stop stocking rainbows over the native brook trout.
Great pattern for my favorite time of the year. It was a pleasure to meet you this weekend and talk to you at Precision Fly Shop event.
Thank you! It was great meeting you, too. Best of luck this fall!
That’s really nice fly especially now that😊 I’m starting to feel that old magnetic pull from up Lake Erie way. And as a turkey and duck hunter, I have an endless supply of rump feathers that I have been using. Thanks again.
The magnetic pull gets stronger as we get more cool nights! I’m ready for it. Thank you for watching and hope you catch lots of chrome on this fly this fall.
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I just twisted up a few of these!!!! Super fun fly to tie! Thank you. We'll see how they do tomorrow...!
Awesome! Good luck and please let me know how you do.
Thank you everyone for watching!
That was an awesome show to watch, I liked the fact you showed the small ones, it really was good to see them too. I’m up here in New Brunswick just on the boarder of Maine, I’ve been watching so many videos of brook trout fly fishing in Maine these past few weeks not much trout fishing online here in NB. I’m getting ready to go into Trouser Lake next week to fish the lake and outflow brook hoping to catch a few big ones. That was awesome that you coached your friend to catch that nice trout. 👍🏻
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I can’t wait to get back to Maine again next spring. It’s truly a brook trout paradise. Best of luck on your upcoming trip.
Hello, can you tell me what are the dimensions for 16, width and length?
Sorry for the delayed response. Finally had a chance to measure that fly. It’s approximately 1/3 of an inch long by 1/3 of an inch hackle diameter. Thanks for watching!
We call brown and grizzly hackle “takin’ hackle”. You mix brown and grizzly, they’re takin’ it !
I love that! Perfect name for it!