Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Gear and Trout Flies for Little Lehigh Creek Pennsylvania
The Little Lehigh has some big brown trout in it. Although light gear is fun to use, you don't
want to lose the fish of a life time because you used gear that was just too light.
Fly Line:
We suggest either a 4 or 5 weight, floating fly line for most of the fly-fishing. Most all of your
fishing is done using small flies. You may want a 6 weight line for larger nymphs and
streamers.
Fly Rod:
The four or five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length with a medium
action. If you use a 6 weight line for streamers and larger nymphs, a nine foot, medium fast
action would probably be the best choice.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of the three rods should have a good drag. You don't want to hang a
large brown trout on a reel with a lousy drag.
Leaders:
You should use at least a 9 foot leader. A twelve foot length may be a wise choice in some
situations. You should have them in sizes ranging from 3X for streamers, up to 7X for small
dry flies.
Tippet:
You should carry extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 3X to 7X.
Waders:
You should not wade unless it is necessary to get the fly to places the trout may be feeding
or hiding. We do suggest waders for this stream because there are places you will need
them.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. If you are concerned about the spread of Didymo, the
new rubber soles may be your choice.
Flies:
We always recommend our "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. Our scud and sowbug imitations are
the most realistic imitations commercially available.
The Little Lehigh has some big brown trout in it. Although light gear is fun to use, you don't
want to lose the fish of a life time because you used gear that was just too light.
Fly Line:
We suggest either a 4 or 5 weight, floating fly line for most of the fly-fishing. Most all of your
fishing is done using small flies. You may want a 6 weight line for larger nymphs and
streamers.
Fly Rod:
The four or five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length with a medium
action. If you use a 6 weight line for streamers and larger nymphs, a nine foot, medium fast
action would probably be the best choice.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of the three rods should have a good drag. You don't want to hang a
large brown trout on a reel with a lousy drag.
Leaders:
You should use at least a 9 foot leader. A twelve foot length may be a wise choice in some
situations. You should have them in sizes ranging from 3X for streamers, up to 7X for small
dry flies.
Tippet:
You should carry extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 3X to 7X.
Waders:
You should not wade unless it is necessary to get the fly to places the trout may be feeding
or hiding. We do suggest waders for this stream because there are places you will need
them.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. If you are concerned about the spread of Didymo, the
new rubber soles may be your choice.
Flies:
We always recommend our "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. Our scud and sowbug imitations are
the most realistic imitations commercially available.
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Little Lehigh Creek
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania