Too Much

photo by Jim Spade

Lots of stuff happening right now for UnderCurrent Outfitters. It's that time of year when a guy just doesn't know what to do on a day off. 

Should I fish Penns Creek today? The march browns are hatching daily and there is always a chance for a big trout. Maybe I should fish Spring Creek. The sulphurs and tan caddis are hatching on that stream. The J has been fishing lights out, and all those brookie streams just look so good when you drive accross them. Smallies?................Smallies in May? Why not? They are fat and sassy right now with the spawn in full swing. The musky bite has been solid for some guys lately. I hear BFC has been giving up some nice trout. It is spring gobbler season. I should get the boat out and check some water for summer bass fishing.  Man, that group from Virginia was so much fun to guide last weekend. More trips next week! The fly boxes aren't quite full. I'm short on sulphur nymphs and stoneflies! What to do?

It is May. It is prime time, and it is insanity! Come join the chaos!
717-994-5327

~Andy

Our buddy Bryan scored big recently. It seems he always does!

Cornell on Spring Creek

Nothing beats Central Pa in May

Late April Report



Jim Spade photo

Spring is flying by, and we have been taking full advantage of the fine weather and killer stream conditions. How are the rivers and streams in central PA?  They are full would be the quick answer.  We have been getting consitent showers and the creeks and rivers are pumping right along.  Things have gotten pretty muddy a few times over the last number of weeks, but as a whole the water has been ideal.  Ideal for us that is, but we like it high.  Our streams fish well in high water conditions, and a full stream in April bodes well for the rest of the year.

On to the hatches.  It's been a pretty normal progression so far this spring.  Baetis started in mid-March and continue to make daily appearences.  Hendricksons and grannom caddis have exploded on all the local streams.  Blue quills, midges, stoneflies, and a smattering of other insects are present too.  It's really a normal PA limestone stream smorgasbord out there right now.  Rising fish are really day to day depending on the water conditions.  As always nymphs have been producing both numbers and size of fish.  Stone nymphs, pt's, green caddis larva, beadheads of all kinds, and just about any other pattern that even resembles an aquatic insect is a fair choice right now.  Look for march browns and grey fox to make an appearance within a week.  Streamers have also had their times lately.  Overcast days with higher flows have made for some good meat hucking conditions.  The fish are fat and sassy right now, with full bellies and thick shoulders.  Water temps. are jumping around a little with the increased flows, cold nights, and sporadic daytime air temps.  We have had some cool days lately.  Do the fish mind?  We don't think so!  They have to eat, and we plan on being there when they do.

Still some open dates for trips during the prime time hatch season.  Give us a call or email. 717-994-5327  paundercurrent@yahoo.com    It's on. Like, really on!

~Andy

Movie Monday- Conservation Edition

 

A short clip narrated by  Jeremiah Johnson himself, and a long one that hits home- hard.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Steel Rails

As promised in the last blog post, we have a new video out on vimeo. Well done Spade.

Climb aboard the Baetis Train! Check it out, and let us know what you think.

Enjoy!

 



   http://vimeo.com/63850703

 

 

We got a Clacka!

The UnderCurrent crew went to Hancock, New York this past weekend to pick up our new ride.  8 boats made the trip from the northwest cross country to the northeast. One of them was ours.We figured that we might as well use the trip not just to pick the boat up, but also do a little floating on the main stem of the D. The abbreviated report- the fishing was slow, the river was low, the wind was terrible, but our new Clacka is awesome! Special thanks to Nic Johnson at Clackacraft Drift Boats for helping to make this possible. Thanks to Neimo for bringing the wind. Pictures by Jim Spade aka FlySquish Media. Look for a new video out in next few weeks full of tiny mayflies, big old trains, and marshmallow bunnies. Pure Art!