Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Gear for Penns Creek Pennsylvania
Brown trout grow to a very large size in Penns Creek and there are plenty of them. Make sure
you are not using too light of tackle or you may end up regretting it. A poor drag and a fine
tippet is a bad combination, so use good tackle.
Fly Line:
We recommend a 5 weight, floating fly line for most all of the fly-fishing. We recommend a 6
weight, floating fly line for nymph fishing and streamers.
Fly Rod:
The five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length. A medium to moderate
action would be our choice. This would allow you to fish small flies Yet protect fine tippets.
The 6 weight rod would be best in a nine foot length and a medium fast action. A slightly
stiffer tip would help with the nymphs and streamers.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of these two rods should have a good drag. You don't want to hang a
large trout and loose it because of a lousy drag. Disc drags would be preferred.
Leaders:
You should be using at least a 9 foot leader anywhere on Penns Creek. A twelve foot length
or even longer length may be the right choice in some situations. You should have them in
sizes ranging from 1X for streamers, up to 7X for small dry flies. I wouldn't go any lighter on
this stream.
Tippet:
Carry extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 1X to 7X.
Waders:
We suggest you wear waders anytime you fish Penns Creek. We prefer the breathable type
but the neoprene ones can help keep you warm if you fish during the cold season.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. The new rubber soles may also work well. We have not
tested them there. Penns Creek is a very slick stream.
Flies:
We recommend "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of everything that exist
in Penns Creek that the trout eat. The flies are not only as realistic as you will find on the
commercial market, they are the most effective at catching trout. Many have been tested on
Penns Creek. Our imitations of the Green Drake nymph, emerger, duns and spinners are
very effective on the stream. If you haven't done so already, please give them a try.
Brown trout grow to a very large size in Penns Creek and there are plenty of them. Make sure
you are not using too light of tackle or you may end up regretting it. A poor drag and a fine
tippet is a bad combination, so use good tackle.
Fly Line:
We recommend a 5 weight, floating fly line for most all of the fly-fishing. We recommend a 6
weight, floating fly line for nymph fishing and streamers.
Fly Rod:
The five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length. A medium to moderate
action would be our choice. This would allow you to fish small flies Yet protect fine tippets.
The 6 weight rod would be best in a nine foot length and a medium fast action. A slightly
stiffer tip would help with the nymphs and streamers.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of these two rods should have a good drag. You don't want to hang a
large trout and loose it because of a lousy drag. Disc drags would be preferred.
Leaders:
You should be using at least a 9 foot leader anywhere on Penns Creek. A twelve foot length
or even longer length may be the right choice in some situations. You should have them in
sizes ranging from 1X for streamers, up to 7X for small dry flies. I wouldn't go any lighter on
this stream.
Tippet:
Carry extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 1X to 7X.
Waders:
We suggest you wear waders anytime you fish Penns Creek. We prefer the breathable type
but the neoprene ones can help keep you warm if you fish during the cold season.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. The new rubber soles may also work well. We have not
tested them there. Penns Creek is a very slick stream.
Flies:
We recommend "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of everything that exist
in Penns Creek that the trout eat. The flies are not only as realistic as you will find on the
commercial market, they are the most effective at catching trout. Many have been tested on
Penns Creek. Our imitations of the Green Drake nymph, emerger, duns and spinners are
very effective on the stream. If you haven't done so already, please give them a try.
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Penns Creek
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania