Fly Shop - A.A. Outfitters Online Fly Fishing Catalog 2008

Trout fishing here in the Poconos, the Lehigh River has been exceptional, especially for August! We’ve had rain almost daily for the past few weeks in the form of showers and brief downpours, making most of each day fishable, with good water conditions. additionally, air temps have been between low 50s for lows and upper 70s for highs, making water temps ideal. Normally we have droughts and high temps this time of the year but not this year so it’s a great time to get out there!
Call or visit A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop for more info or for all your Fly Fishing needs. Phone 800-443-8119. Website at www.aaoutfitters.com

Our SPECIALS PAGE at www.aaoutfitters.com has been updated. We have a listing of Closeout Sage Rods and Sage Closeout Reels with more SPECIALS to be added in the next few weeks. Check our SPECIALS often in the next few weeks as we will be updating as more great deals become available. Keep in mind that closeouts are on a limited-supply basis. Go to A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop on the web at www.aaoutfitters.com, give us a call toll free at 800-443-8119 or stop in the Shop, here in the Poconos.

We received some much-needed rainfall in the past few days. In spots 1.5 to 4 inches of rain! This is great. The Trout streams have come up a bit and water temperatures have cooled off. Cooler temps both at night and during the day (52 degrees last night) and increased water flows are the general conditions for area streams. This is a great time to get out there and fish the Poconos.
Flies:
BWO - 18, 20
Slate Drakes - 10, 12, 14
Cadis
Midges
Beetles and Ants, Flying Ants
Copper Johns - Red or Copper 16, 18
Call or visit A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop for the latest info. Call 570-643-8000.

Well, the Susquehanna is running high because of recent rains. This will make wading about impossible for awhile. However, the White Flies have started and the Smallmouths are eating them. Fish are along the shore , feeding in the evenings. If you find the right spot, you won’t even have to step in the water and you might catch a bunch of fish!
Gene @ A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop

Had a good chance to wear the Simms River Sandals for 2 seasons of Smallmouth Fishing and Small Stream Brook Trout fishing. These things are great. Good traction sole on dry and wet surfaces and of course, in the water. Pretty good support for a sandal and well made. Comfort level is very good as I have put some miles on these sandals. The adjustable straps give almost a custom fit and keep much of the stones and debris out of the sandal. I wear a thin liner sock or Simms Wet Wading Socks with these to help keep gravel out of the shoe. Overall these are extremely good for wet0wading. Highly recommended. Call or stop in A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop. Phone 8700-443-8119.

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass on the Susquehanna River is pretty darn good right now! We were out last night and both myself and a fishing buddy caught over a dozen decent fish each in a couple of hours, all on small poppers. The water is nice and low and the temperature is just right. Good fun.
Gene @ A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop

A.A. Outfitters currently has, in stock, some of the first made, 2008 model Bellinger Nickel Silver Fly Reels as of 6-24-08. In stock at this time are:
3″ CLASSIC NICKEL SILVER 2008 MODEL FLY REEL
3″ CLASSIC NICKEL SILVER WIDE 2008 MODEL FLY REEL
These are among the first 10 of these reels made. My understanding, as told by Al Bellinger, is that there may only be around 60 of these reels produced. Obviously, very limited supply of these reels. Price is $1395.00.
Call 800-443-8119 or e-mail us at aaoutfit@epix.net
Gene Ercolani - Owner A.A. Outfitters

I had a chance to use the Sage 1090-4 Z Axis Fly Rod this past weekend for Stripers in Massachusetts. Very Nice! I matched the rod with a 400 grain full sink Streamer Express and a Lamson Litespeed 4 Reel. Seemed about right for this rod. The rod was great. Easy to cast, fast enough and a good feel for the line at all distances. We used flies in about the 2/0 to 3/0 hook size range and the rod casted these with ease. A very light feeling rod and our guide for the weekend was impressed, asking what weight the rod was, surprised that it was a 10 weight!
I caught about 25 Stripers ranging from around 18 to 28 inches in length and the rod was also great for fighting these fish. See these and cast these rods at A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop in Blakeslee, Pa. Give us a call at 800-43-8119 or visit online at www.aaoutfitters.com
Gene Ercolani - Owner A.A. Outfitters

We’ll be hitting the Susquehanna River for Smallmouth Bass within the next few weeks as the River is nice and low and wading conditions are good. Normally the Smallmouth fishing with the Fly Rod really picks-up around July 1. We may start early this year as the water is unseasonably low and warm. Check in with A.A. Outfitters by stopping in the shop in Blakeslee or call 570-643-8000 for fishing updates.

Water conditions are very low and fishing is a bit tough these days as it’s been VERY HOT with temperatures in the 90s! Best bet is very early or evenings.
Flies for June:
Sulphurs, Cahills, Slate Drakes, BWO, Caddis, Stimulators, Terrestrials, Flying Ants.
Visit A.A. Outfitters at the Shop in Blakeslee or online at www.aaoutfitters.com