Website Review – PA Fly Fishing

From time to time All Things Fishing will review websites that are geared to the sport we are obsessed with. The first one is probably the best non-commercial site I’ve run across. Non-commercial is a site that does not sell anything. A visit to this site will give you a good idea about fly fishing in Pennsylvania.

I’ve been visiting the site for over two years, and have absorbed tons of information on all aspects of fly fishing, from how to read the water to how to fish for smallmouth. I also now know what a “green weenie” is. This makes the PA Fly Fishing site valuable to any newbie in the sport.

The thing that fascinates me about the site is the passion that the members have for the sport. It comes through in many posts. Take the time to read some of the posts and you will agree. Of course, when some of the biggest names in fly fishing like, Marinaro, Shenk, and Humphries, are from Pennsylvania, that passion is understandable.

There are certain topics that take that passion to a new level. Any post about stocking trout will always ratchet up the discussion. A post that gives away the name of a relatively unknown blue line will cause the screen to turn red. Not really, but you get my drift. A newbie recently made a post not knowing this, and within minutes there were 10 posts instructing the person on how best to post without giving away the name and location. Because he was new, the group went easy on him. If a regular had done that he would be hammered by the group.

One of the things that make this community unique is their desire to instruct and pass along good information, especially to newbies. There are several fishing “jams” throughout the year. These jams bring as many as 20-30 fishermen together for a weekend of teaching, fishing, and maybe a little drinking. For example, every fall there is a steelhead jam where they exchange information, introduce someone new to steelhead fishing, and of course on-stream instruction, and fishing. I have yet to attend one of these jams but they sound like fun.

So, if you want to kill some time, and possibly learn something just click on the link below. You won’t be disappointed.

Go out and fool a fish!

http://www.paflyfish.com/