Pa river smallmouth.

New State Record Steelhead caught last week by angler Jason Brooks on the big lake. Measurments on this beast were 38 long 22 girth and weighing in around 21#'s 3 oz. Congratulations on a hell of a catch Jason.

Atlantic Salmon fishing proved productive from some guys from the shop on the St. Mary's this week.

Close up of a wild PA Brown just before release.

From the looks of the variety of pics we have been receiving here at the shop plenty of fly anglers are out there having a great summer, keep up the good work. Locally the bass fishing has been pretty good both in the ponds and on the rivers. Carp fishing was coming into it's own as well until the cool night arrived but is still solid mid-day once the waters warm back up.

On another note hope everyone has a great independence day, the holiday with best name i think as it implies we can do whatever we want really which is usually how i treat it, at least to a certain extent.

Until next time Dan and Pete

Justin showing me how big his latest striper is. Perhaps it was Karma as this fish was to come unhooked moments after i snapped the pic.
Throwing plugs into the suds of the Atlantic, a long followed tradition.

Surf casting is a tough game but our 16 year old niece handles it well and made some nice catches.

Again, Justin hooked up with another fish..showing the spinning rod guys how its done.

Watching pods of bait seek shelter around the rocks and fishing the Beulah two handed surf rod.

The historic surf and cliffs of Gay Head. Here we encountered numerous nude bathers(not Pictured) and few fish.

Ernie sends evidence of some good fishing on the Youghiogheny

Happy faces on happy clients for Laurel Highland Guide service.

Floating the Yough and catching trout, nice way to spend the day.

It seems as though everyone has been out fishing lately which is a good thing. Numerous guys in the shop have been or will be on fishing forays that include trout, bass, tarpon, and bonefish to name a few. The old adage is true i guess about to many fish and not enough time to chase them all, oh well just enjoy the ones you do get to chase. Pa trout reports are still good and all the rain will mean very good late June and early July fly fishing in PA.

On the home front i must say i am not up to speed as lately much of my fishing has been in the salt or chasing PA trout. I will however be on our rivers and in the shop the next few weeks before its off to Montana so look for a local update with the next blog.

Hey Brant, whats up with the Wyoming trout update?????

Tight lines Dan and Pete.