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SAGE VXP FLY RODS – NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT A.A. OUTFITTERS

gercolani — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:23:43 +0000

We’re having great success already, with the new Sage VXP Fly Rods. All models are currently available to purchase online at www.aaoutfitters.com We’ve already sold a few and these great rods are being well received. Stop by A.A. Outfitters to cast one or call A.A. Outfitters 800-443-8119 for more information about the Sage VXP fly rods.

WINSTON CLOSEOUT FLY RODS AND BLANKS – WINSTON BIIx, VAPOR AND ASCENT

gercolani — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:34:38 +0000

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, WINSTON CLOSEOUT RODS AND BLANKS. ALL WINSTON BIIx, VAPOR AND ASCENT RODS AND BLANKS – 20% OFF! LIMITED TO CURRENT INVENTORY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. ORDER ANY WINSTON BIIx, VAPOR OR ASCENT ROD OR BLANK AND WE’LL TAKE 20% OFF. DISCOUNT APPLIED AT TIME OF PROCESSING ORDER. ORDER ONLINE AT www.aaoutfitters.com , CALL A.A. OUTFITTERS TOLL FREE 800-443-8119 OR STOP IN THE SHOP IN BLAKESLEE, PA.

FLY FISHING CONDITIONS – POCONOS, LEHIGH RIVER 7-6-10

gercolani — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:20:26 +0000

WELL, THERE’S NOT MUCH POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT FISHING CONDITIONS HERE IN THE POCONOS THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY. A NEARLY RECORD-SETTING OR RECORD SETTING HEAT WAVE AND TOTAL LACK OF RAINFALL THE PAST FEW WEEKS HAS CAUSED EXTREME LOW AND “HOT” WATER. WE’RE SEEING WATER LEVELS AT THE LOWEST WE’VE EVER SEEN, WITH MANY “MEDIUM” SIZED STREAMS LIKE THE TOBYHANNA, UPPER LEHIGH AND BROADHEADS RUNNING AT 26 TO 50 CFS. WATER TEMPERATURES DURING THE DAY ON MANY STREAMS LIKE THESE ARE IN THE 80S. SOME POCONO STREAMS ARE REGISTERING WATER TEMPS OF 81 TO 86 DEGREES F.

OBVIOUSLY WE’RE NOT OUT FISHING MUCH THESE DAYS AND WE’RE HOPING FOR RAIN AND A COOL-DOWN. A FEW “FISHABLE” AREAS ARE THE LEHIGH BELOW THE DAM, THE LOWER LACKAWAXEN, THE WEST BRANCH OF THE DELAWARE. THESE AREAS HAVE COOLER WATER TEMPERATURES DUE TO CONTROLLED WATER RELEASES.

WE STILL HAVE A FEW ROSS LIMITED EDITION EVOLUTION LT RAINBOW TROUT REELS AVAILABLE. CALL A.A. OUTFITTERS TOLL FREE 800-443-8119 OR STOP IN THE SHOP, IN BLAKESLEE, PA.

UPDATED SPECIALS AT A.A. OUTFITTERS – SAGE DEMO RODS, WINSTON TRADE-IN RODS AND MORE 6-14-10

gercolani — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:26:04 +0000

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

FISHING TIP – MATCHING THE HATCH WITH A VARIETY OF FLIES

gercolani — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:26:59 +0000

Here’s a helpful tip when buying or tying flies to match a hatch throughout the fishing season. Let’s say you’re fishing a particular hatch and targeting a fish or several fish. Let’s use a Sulphur for example. Often when there is one or a few fish rising in an area, feeding on Sulphurs, we may pick up a fish or two using a particular pattern. If, for example you caught a few fish on a sulphur parachute, but find that this pattern stops working and fish refuse to eat the fly, you may want to consider simply chnging-up a little. Have a few variations of the Sulphur in your fly box. I often carry 2 or 3 varieties of a same fly, like a Sulphur. In my box I’ll have Sulphur parachutes with cdc loop wings, some extended body parachutes and some thorax style Sulphurs. I catch a fish or two, can’t catch the other few fish I’ve attempted to catch and then switch patterns to mix-it-up a little. This method will very often help pick up an extra fish or two in each instance. This has proven to be very successful for me with most mayfly and caddis patterns. Hope this helps.

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters

PRODUCT REVIEW – SIMMS HEADWATERS WADING BOOTS AND SIMMS HARD BITE BOOT CLEATS

gercolani — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:20:25 +0000

I gave the Simms Headwaters Wading Boots with the inserted hardbite studs a try this past weekend. The studs were easy to insert using a cordless drill/driver. The boots fit very well, were very easy to get on and off, were comfortable and noticeably light. I chose the Headwaters because I put on a few miles fishing this past weekend and thought these lightweight boots would help when hiking some miles. I was not disappointed. The hardbite studs made for some confident wading and definitely helped in some tough footing. Great boots and studs. Highly recommend these. As usual, Simms has made a great product for Fishermen!

Most Simms Products are available at A.A. Outfitters online or in the Shop in Blakeslee, Pa.

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop

POCONOS / LEHIGH RIVER FISHING CONDITIONS 5-18-10

gercolani — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:09:01 +0000

Here’s an update on our fly fishing here in the Poconos including the Lehigh River, Mud Run, Lackawaxen, Broadheads, Tobyhanna. After a sunny, windy weekend, fishing weather has moved in. Cool temps and overcast with showers the last day or two with similar weather forecast for this upcoming weekend may make for some very good fishing. Water levels are good, water temps are good, there are lots of bugs and fishing has been good. March Browns, Caddis are around. Suplhurs are starting here and there and BWO are around. Expect more Sulphurs and Olives soon.

For more info and all your Fly Fishing needs,contact us at A.A. Outfitters in Blakeslee, Pa. Stop in the Shop or call 800-443-8119.

Thanks … Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters

FLY FISHING CONDITIONS FOR THE POCONOS / LEHIGH RIVER 5-9-10

gercolani — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:06:57 +0000

This past weekend was a tough one with winds constantly blowing, gusting 30 to 40 mph and cold air temps. This week should be better as the weather settles. Water levels are good. The Lehigh below the dam has been at wadeable levels the past few days. Hendricksons and other early flies are over here. March Browns have started and there’s been lots of caddis around. Blue Winged Olives are around and Sulphurs should be starting in a week or so. Fishing should be great this week.

Give us a call or stop in A.A. Outfitters for all your fly fishing needs, up-to-date fishing conditions and fly fishing lessons. Call 800-443-8119 or stop in the Shop in Blakeslee, Pa.

A.A. Owner with Permit caught on A.A. Outfitters designed fly

HAVING TROUBLE SEEING YOUR FLY? HELPFUL HINTS FROM A.A. OUTFITTERS

gercolani — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:27:32 +0000

Many Fly Fishermen often have trouble seeing their fly, especially as we get older, and especially when using those size 20, 22 and smaller flies. We often hear complaints from our clients at A.A. Outfitters about not being able to see smaller flies and midges. Often some great fishing is passed-up because many are hesitant to use a small enough fly. We can offer a few helpful hints to those confronted with situation.

Firstly, it isn’t always necessary to see exactly where your fly is. If you make a cast and can’t see your fly, let it drift. Don’t give up on the cast. Watch the general area where your fly is. If there’s a rise in that area, even though you cannot exactly locate your fly, assume the strike may be to your fly and set the hook. In most or many cases this can be successful. Another great tip I can recommend when using very small flies or if you have trouble finding your fly on the water is to use a very small strike indicator. A putty type indicator like Loon Biostrike works great for this. Simply take a very small piece (about the size of a BB or pea) of strike indicator putty in a hi-vis color and place it on your leader about 16 or 18 inches from your fly. You’ll get used to relating where your fly is in relation to your strike indicator and this will help you locate your fly. If you still cannot find your fly on the water, just watch the strike indicator. If there’s a rise near the indicator or if the indicator disappears, set the hook. This “mini-indicator” type fishing helps not only with small fly fishing, but is also very helpful when fishing at dusk/dark or in other low visibility situations.

For more helpful hints and all your fly fishing needs, visit us at A.A. Outfitters Fly Shop in Blakeslee, Pa. Call toll free 800-443-8119. We can help!

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters

FLY FISHING IN THE POCONOS-POCONOS FISHING CONDITIONS / NORTHEAST PA. 4-7-10

gercolani — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:25:28 +0000

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.