- Covers 240+ rivers, streams, and lakes across Pennsylvania
- Includes trout, steelhead, smallmouth bass, musky, carp, and other species
- Features 210 effective local fly patterns and 40 detailed GIS maps
- Written by 9 regional experts with insider knowledge of Pennsylvania waters
- Stunning color photographs throughout
- 6" × 9" • 608 pages
More Information: From the legendary limestone creeks of the Cumberland Valley to the steelhead tributaries of Lake Erie, this guide delivers in-depth coverage of Pennsylvania’s most productive fly-fishing waters. Each chapter provides expert insight on access, techniques, hatches, and seasonal strategies, making it invaluable for both resident and visiting anglers. Local voices bring authenticity and depth to this first-of-its-kind statewide guide.
Contributors:
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Mike Heck — Orvis-endorsed guide, fly designer, and author of Spring Creek Strategies; contributor to Fly Fisherman and American Angler; based in Dry Run, PA.
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Gary Kell — FFF Master Certified Instructor, retired USDA Forest Service professional, and owner of The Fly Fishing Coach in Warren, PA.
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Len Lichvar — District Manager of the Somerset Conservation District and outdoor writer/photographer for state and national publications; based in Boswell, PA.
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Jay Nichols — Publisher, editor, and photographer at Headwater Books; author and coauthor of several best-selling fly-fishing books; lives in Boiling Springs, PA.
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Henry Ramsay — Guide, instructor, author of Matching Major Eastern Hatches, and contract fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants; based in Birdsboro, PA.
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Dave Rothrock — Guide and instructor at Salmo Trutta Enterprises, noted fly designer, and longtime contributor to leading fly-fishing publications; lives in Jersey Shore, PA.
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Brian Shumaker — Owner of Susquehanna River Guides, warmwater specialist, speaker, and pro staff member for TFO and Cortland; based in Mount Holly, PA.
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Ben Turpin — Custom rod builder and guide specializing in Pocono area streams, author, and fly-fishing lecturer; based in Saylorsburg, PA.
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Karl Weixlmann — Steelhead guide and author of Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon and Trout; former PSA president; lives in Erie, PA.