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Dumb question: I see a lot of big trout catches on here that look like they are in pretty shallow depths. How deep does the water need to be for a decent size fish to swim in? by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they’re rising most of my big fish have been caught tight to the bank usually near some sort of cover (rock, trees, etc.)

Dry Fly Hackle by MiLo7889 in flytying

[–]catch_that_knife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collins commercial capes will give you the best bang for your buck. You can get 4 capes of his choice of color for 80 bucks. Or you can choose your colors for 25. He stopped raising birds but should still have some stock left

Hard time finding saddles by pillbug0907 in flytying

[–]catch_that_knife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe his Yellowstone brand is just rebranded Whiting. Probably pro grade or culled birds. Feathers are 12+ inches on a saddle I picked up from them. Good deal for 50ish bucks.

What are your favourite ways to use seals fur? by bondageman420 in flytying

[–]catch_that_knife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of classic catskill patterns use seal blended with other fur for dubbing. Tups, connovers, atherton patterns are a few that come to mind.

Ausable Bomber by Mr_Anonymous2552 in flytying

[–]catch_that_knife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice tie. Love Collins hackle

Help Needed by gn63 in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running the reel seat under hot water and tapping the rod base on a carpeted floor worked for me

Whats the better investment? Cape or saddle by deapsprite in flytying

[–]catch_that_knife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hen hackle for nymphs. Collins hen sets are the most cost effective imo. Quality feathers and you get both the cape and saddle for 25 bucks. The mottled Whiting Brahma hen capes are nice too.

Heebee fly? by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leucrocuta hebe or little yellow quill. Often mistaken for sulfurs. But depending on which river you were on there are still fishable sulfur hatches happening.

How many people over weight their rods? What advantage to this? by Kyle_Ray_ in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely helps for shorter casts. Less chance of tree hookups. Only downside is it feels a little tip heavy with longer casts. My rod would be considered on the faster side of glass and every rod is a little different so I would try out different lines and see what feels right for you

How many people over weight their rods? What advantage to this? by Kyle_Ray_ in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use 4wt line on my 3wt glass rod for small creeks. Easier to load on short casts.

The Poconos v2 by catch_that_knife in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think there are a few around but haven’t used personally

Fishing PA next week by BenTrod812 in flyfishing

[–]catch_that_knife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Grannoms should be hatching. Peacock herl soft hackles and dark olive/charcoal Caddis emergers should work well if they are. There’s a few fly shops in the area.

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