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Fishing Report 5-16-13

5/16/2013

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What a great week it was. Good reports from our local Trout rivers, the Shad are showing up in good fishable numbers, and the salt water seems to be turning on. We had a much needed rain storm last weekend that blew all of the local water for a few days. No fishing was had last weekend, but, I will swap a weekend of fishing for good, strong water levels any day. The weather has been crazy. I actually had to scrape frost off of my windshield the other day, I don't ever remember doing that on the 14th of May. This "true" spring we are having will hopefully set us up for good fishing throughout the summer. During years like this in the past we have had great trout fishing until the 4th of July and that is just fine with me.

The East branch of the Brandywine has been fishing strong. Terry has taken a few guide clients there and good fishing for them as well as a few of our customers lead me to believe this is the place to be. A large influx of stocked fish last week will have attractor patterns bringing their fair of fish to hand. Weenies, Worms, and Buggers will produce on the fresh stockers. If you prefer to stay to the science side of things May is Sulphur time and Sulphurs have been spotted on most of our local rivers. Rick had a great day fishing a Harrop emerger last weekend. Check out some of the pics. The rises seem to start late in the afternoon and continue late into the evening. Before the afternoon rises a tandem nymphing or a dry and dropper rig should be just the ticket. Be sure to have plenty of Sulphur dries in all stages and a heavy dose of Pheasant  Tails. Don't forget the Caddis as these bugs will be with us for the duration. Elk Hair Caddis, X Caddis, CDC and Elk and Goddard Caddis are all great choices for the adult, for the larva the nondescript bead head larva will fill the bill.

This pattern should hold true on all of our local rivers for the next several weeks. Get yourself a good supply of Sulphur and Caddis adults, add in a verity of nymphs and larva and have a blast.



A few of Rick's shots from last weekend. 
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A Wild Brown from Terry's guide trip on Wednesday. Congrats Jason!
The Hickory Shad are showing up in fishable numbers. This years run is not the epic runs we had in 2005, 06, and 07, but there are fish to be had. It seems like moving around is the better bet rather than camping out in a single area. The best report we have heard has been about 50 fish in a extended evening of fishing, but, more realistic numbers are 10 to 25 fish in an evening. The evenings seem to be more productive than the mornings. Last weeks rains have the water level in Deer Creek up so a Versa leader or a short sink tip may be a good idea. The shops "Deer Creek S Fly" have been producing well, as well as the Micky Finn streamer. Anything bright and shiny will get a reactionary strike. We are never sure how long this run will last, so get down there as soon as you can to take advantage of this ever changing fishery.
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THe Deer Creek "S" fly. Thanks to Lee for the picture
These next pictures are from a Shad guide trip on Monday. Special thanks to Jim S. for taking these great shots.   
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The salt water reports we are getting are promising. A 41 inch Striper won the local surf fishing tournament last weekend, and several Flounder were caught also. Reports of Weakfish have been coming in as well with the area between the piers at Cape Henlopen being especially active. Roosevelt Inlet and the ferry wall deserve a look. Closures and Deceivers are always a good choice. If smaller bait is present some smaller Sand Eel imitations or glass minnows will be just the thing. Grab your 8 or 9 weight and head south, you just may hook your biggest fish of the year now!


With good action on the Trout rivers, Shad in Deer Creek, and the salt water action heating up it is a great time of year. Remember, Smallmouth fishing is just around the corner. Until next time...

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Great article in Eastern Fly Fishing magazine

10/12/2012

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 Check out the latest issue of "Eastern Fly Fishing" magazine. There is a great article written by Beau Beasley. Beau is a good fisherman, great author, and a good friend of the shop. Terry guided Beau last October in Lewes for preparation for the article. The article is extremely well written, with as much emphasis placed on the history of the town as on the fishing. This is definitely a must read for anybody looking to fish the Lewes / Cape Henelopen area. Great maps, Fly patterns, and plenty of knowledge to be had.

 

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  The shop now carries Eastern Fly Fishing for resale. This is a great magazine due to the fact that the northeast edition focuses on our area. Stop in and pick up the latest issue. While you are here you may want to look at Beau's latest book "Fly Fishing the Mid Atlantic". This is a "must have" book for any fresh or salt water angler looking for more knowledge of our area. With 6 pages of fly patterns, spot on maps, and great recommendations for gear this will be a welcome edition to any fly fishers library.

 From Stripers to Shad this is the best $29.95 you will spend. Stop in and pick up a copy, you will be glad you did.
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