For fly-fishing enthusiasts, the state of Pennsylvania has so much to offer. Pennsylvania has many lakes, creeks, and rivers most ideal for fly fishing, including Blue Marsh Lake in Reading, French Creek State Park in Elverson, Schuylkill River’s Tulpehocken Creek and Maiden Creek in the southeastern part of the state, Hay Creek and Kaercher Creek Park in Berks County. Fish that are most popular among fly-fishers in Pennsylvania include Northern Pike, Coho salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, lake trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass and walleye.

Before you go fly-fishing, familiarize yourselves with the gear needed to have a successful fly-fishing trip. Make sure you have rods, reels, and leaders and lines and some kind of vessel from which to fish, whether it’s a float tube or a special fly fishing kayak or canoe. There are many rods to choose from pick one of any length, which are made from several different kinds of materials, causing variations in weight and overall feel. You will have to decide what length and weight of rod you need. Fly-fishers also have to have several kinds of lines on their reels to make sure their casts have the correct length and precision. These lines include a backing line, a fly line, and a thick line. Some of the more popular places fishermen can purchase flys and other gear in Pennsylvania include Cabela’s in Hamburg, Hoey’s Fly Fishing Shop in Pittsburgh, Gander Mountain in Chambersburg and Dickson City, and Rivers Outdoor Adventures near the Schuylkill River in New Ringgold.

If you go fly fishing in Pennsylvania, take advantage of the state’s unique fly-fishing activities, including the 2010 Fly Fishing Film Festival World Tour and Expo. This film festival, sponsored by the United States Youth Fly Fishing Team, will show fly fishing footage from several states and countries, and takes place at the State Theatre in State College, Pennsylvania on May 7. Speak to fly fishing experts at the expo and see the latest in fly-fishing gear and learn the latest techniques.

With its numerous fishing locations and plentiful fish, you’re sure to find the perfect fly fishing spot in Pennsylvania to have a bountiful catch in a peaceful and beautiful setting. The state of Pennsylvania has much to offer the fly fishing enthusiast. The waterways are waiting for you to come and cast your line, fly-fishing.