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GENE ERCOLANI – OWNER A.A. OUTFITTERS
Check out our SPECIALS which were recently updated at www.aaoutfitters.com Recently updated to include more great deals on Sage and Winston Rods. Hurry as these are in limited supply. Visit us online at www.aaoutfitters.com or stop in the Shop in Blakeslee, Pa. or call toll free 800-443-8119.
Thanks … Gene @ A.A. Outfitters
LACK OF RAIN HAS MEANT LOW WATER CONDITIONS FOR THE PAST WEEK OR TWO HERE IN THE POCONOS. THANKFULLY IT HAS BEEN COOL THE PAST FEW DAYS. FISHING HAS BEEN GOOD FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS, MAINLY EARLY IN THE MORNING OR IN THE EVENINGS. BLUE WINGED OLIVES, SULPHURS, YELLOW STONEFLIES, SLATE DRAKES AND CADDIS HAVE BEEN AROUND. SOME GOOD SPINNER FALLS IN THE EVENING.
THE LEHIGH HAS A RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND (12TH, 13TH) BUT RELEASES HAVE BEEN IN THE LOW 200 CFS FROM FRANCES WALTER DAM OTHERWISE, MAKING FOR EASIER WADING AND GOOD FISHING ON THE LEHIGH. SMALLER STREAMS HAVE HAD LOW WATER SO THE FISH HAVE BEEN A LITTLE SPOOKY DURING THE DAYTIME.
FOR MORE INFO AND ALL YOUR FLY FISHING NEEDS, VISIT US AT A.A. OUTFITTERS IN BLAKESLEE, PA. CALL 800-443-8119 OR VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.aaoutfitters.com
fLY FISHING HERE IN THE POCONOS, INCLUDING THE LEHIGH RIVER HAS BEEN VERY GOOD LATELY. FOR THE PAST WEEK OR SO, THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF SULPHURS AROUND, SOME MARCH BROWNS STILL AROUND, BWOS AND LOTS OF CADDIS. EXPECT CADDIS, BWO, SULPHURS AND GREEN DRAKES WHERE PRESENT. BIG YELLOW STONEFLIES ARE DUE.
AS FAR AS WEATHER, IT’S BEEN HOT, WITH HIGHS AROUND 90 THE PAST FEW DAYS AND WE DEFINITELY CAN USE SOME RAIN. FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND, THE WEATHER SHOULD BE AROUND THE 8Os, WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS OR STORMS. WATER CONDITIONS AS OF NOW ARE LOW.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ALL YOUR FLY FISHING AND FLY TYING NEEDS, VISIT US AT A.A. OUTFITTERS IN BLAKESLEE, PA. CALL TOLL FREE 800-443-8119.
CHECK OUT OUR WEB SPECIALS AT www.aaoutfitters.com
Check out our A.A. OUTFITTERS SPECIALS PAGE on our website at www.aaoutfitters.com We just added a bunch of SAGE DEMO RODS and will be adding more great SPECIALS within the next week. Most SPECIALS are “one-of-a-kind”, limited availability so don’t delay! Order online at www.aaoutfitters.com or call 800-443-8119.
We want to give an updae for fishing conditions here in the Poconos / Northeast Pa for the first week of April, 2010. We had a bunch of rain/snow about 7 days to 2 weeks ago. Water levels were high because of this, up until yesterday so there hasn’t been too much fishing. Checking today, water levels have gotten to fishable and the weather has been great the past few days. Today it’s actually 84 degrees here in the Poconos … rare for the first week of April. A few Guys have been out in the Clubs and Special Regs areas the past few days and are catching fish, mostly on nymphs, beadheads and streamers/wooly buggers.
Stop in the Shop – A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop here in Blakeslee, Pa. We’re fully stocked and ready to go. Call 800-443-8119 for more info.
Believe it or not … when choosing a fly rod the biggest factor in deciding whether it’s for you or not may be the fly line you use to cast the rod.
Being the Owner of a Fly Shop, I’ve tried or fished hundreds of fly rods in the past 15 years. The line on the reel I’ve used while casting many rods has helped me make the decision of whether I would choose a rod for my personal use. There were many occasions when casting / trying a rod where I simply was completely “unimpressed”. Changing the line changed my opinion from “unimpressed” to “love-it”! On a few occasions, as I was learning about this great “obsession” of fly casting, I tried a different fly line on the same rod to discover the line choice often made a HUGE difference in how rod a behaved. As a matter of fact, in some cases I LOVED a rod using one particular line, and HATED it using another. Nothing can affect a rods performance, behavior and action, given the same person casting the rod, than the line.
My advice, if looking for a new fly rod, is to cast the rod with a line a professional can recommend for that rod. Most Fly Shop Professionals will know what lines work best with a particular rod. Also consider your personal preferences. You may be able to choose a line that may “slow down” a rod, a line which will not overlaod a rod if casting longer distances, a line which would be more suitable for short casting, etc.
Some examples of a few fly lines for Trout Rods and their differences / benefits are:
Rio Grand or Scientific Anglers GPX Fly Lines – Similar lines. We recommend these lines for fast action rods like Sage Z Axis or TCX or a Winston BIIMx or Winston BIIx fly rod. Both lines are best for fast action rods. Most fast action fly rods load best with a line like these. The advantage of these lines on fast action rods is that these lines help load fast rods quickly and more easily, and at most distances.
Rio Gold, Scientific Anglers Trout Fly Lines - Best for Medium Fast Fly Rods. These general purpose, high-end fly lines are great all-around lines for most rods, particularly medium-fast action rods. The newer Rio Gold is a favorite for Medium-Fast to Medium action rods.
Rio Trout LT, Scientific Anglers XPS, Sage Quiet DT Fly Lines – Excellent choice for medium to slower action rods, shorter distances, delicate presentation casting. Nicely loads a medium or slower action rod with a slower, more relaxed casting motion.
Of course personal preferences, type of fishing conditions, species and locations and casting style are most important in choosing a rod. But if you try a rod and it doesn’t seem to be exactly what you need or want, check the line and maybe try another … it may make a world of difference.
Visit us at A.A. Outfitters for all your fly fishing needs including Fly Lines. Visit us at www.aaoutfitters.com , call toll free 800-443-8119 or stop in the Shop in Blakeslee, Pa.
Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters
Once in awhile, I have to brag a little about Our Shop, A.A. Outfitters. What sets us apart from the others, I believe, is our staff. As owner of A.A. Outfitters, I can say I’m very proud of the Employees we have. Our Customer Service and knowledge, because of our Staff, is second-to-none. Most importantly, we all think this is FUN and enjoy it. Hopefully we can make your experience here fun too.
Mike Romanowski helps out at the Shop because he loves it! Here’s a Guy who lives and breathes Fly Fishing. His dedication to Stanley Cooper Trout Unlimited, here in Northeast Pa. has made that Chapter successful for years. In my opinion, Mike is one of the best Fly Tyers in the Country. His ability to tie and teach and his knowledge of the history of fly tying certainly make him an expert. He has taught hundreds of students how to tye flies. His knowledge of the Delaware River, where he fishes most often, is unsurpassed. Mike also fishes in Montana almost yearly. Mike and his enthusiastic willingness to share his love of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying are a valuable asset to A.A. Outfitters.
Mike Santulli is old school Fly Fishing personified. Our Shop’s Elder Statesman brings decades of knowledge, and experience to A.A. Outfitters. Mike has ben fly fishing and tying flies forever. Mike has a great passion for Fly Fishing and Fly Tying. He loves the sport. Mike fishes ALOT! He’s always willing and able to help anyone with a question or problem. Mike will drop anything and sit down with anyone at the fly tying bench to help. He can always help with questions about Trout fishing in Pennsylvania. His positive and inviting personality brings our Customers back.
Rod Gable’s easy going, helpful personality and years of experience both fly fishing and fly tying are a big positive for us at A.A. Outfitters. Rod has years of experience fly fishing in Pennsylvania for Trout, Panfish and Bass. Rod has years of experience fishing for upstate New York’s Salmon and Steelhead. He’s fished in Pulaski, New York before most of us even started fly fishing. He’s our resident Pocono’s “local” so Rod is most familiar with local fishing and history.
Gene Ercolani is the owner of A.A. Outfitters for approximately 12 years and has been involved in the “business” of fly fishing for over 15 years. Gene has been fly fishing for Trout, Smallmouth and Panfish and fly tying since the 1970s in Pennsylvania. As the owner of A.A. Outfitters, he has the most experience with, and knowledge of, all of our products. Gene has flyfished in many states including Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and of course, Pennsylvania. He brings the saltwater fly fishing experience to the Shop having fished for (and caught) Bonefish, Jacks, Snook, Permit, Blues, Stripers and Albies on a fly. Gene has been fly fishing the Susquehanna River for Smallmouth Bass for many years and knows the Susquehanna in our area very well.
Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters, Blakeslee, Pa. www.aaoutfitters.com
Here’s an update on our fly fishing conditions for the Poconos / Northeast Pennsylvania from A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop.
This week’s weather (3/12 to 3/19) is fantastic. We’ve had sunny days with high temps in the middle 60s and no rain for over a week. Water levels were a bit high after the rain we got over a week ago but we’re in pretty good shape now. Some Little Black Stoneflies are around and there have been reports of a few Blue Quills here and there. Some Special Regs areas have been fishing well.
For more information and all your Fly Fishing needs, stop in the Shop, A.A. Outfitters in the Poconos (Blakeslee, Pa.) or give us a call toll free 800-443-8119. Visit A.A. Outfitters on the web at www.aaoutfitters.com
Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters
A.A. OUTFITTERS is now booking 2010 season dates for our Fly Fishing Lessons and Guide Trips in the Poconos, Pa. Our very popular fly fishing lessons offer one-on-one or small group classes on the date of your choice. We offer fly fishing lessons for all skill levels from beginner with no experience to the seasoned angler who may need some help with particular aspects of fly fishing like casting, presentation or help with entomology. We custom design your lesson to your needs and skill level. We also offer enjoyable trips for small groups and corporate outings and family get-togethers. Call us at A.A. Outfitters in Blakeslee, Pa. for more information or to book an affordable lesson with one of our experienced Guides/Instructiors. Gift Certificates for Fly Fishing Lessons make great gifts! Phone A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop at 800-443-8119.
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HC 1 Box 1030
Blakeslee, PA 18610
1-800-443-8119 -or- 570-643-8000
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