Fly fishing in April on the native brook trout streams is very exciting. We have three major hatches occurring this month and we are taking advantage of it. The Quill Gordons, Blue Quills, and March Browns are all hatching. Just the other day, while looking out my office window, I noticed a Quill Gordon sitting on my screen. It was about 3pm and he was there for about an hour before flying off into the trees. By studying the hatches and using flies that match the hatches, we can have a successful fishing trip.



My son, Jeff, loaded up his Jeep this morning and headed to the mountains to start our On The Stream Mountain Trout Schools. We will be conducting these in two different locations throughout April and May while the hatches and water levels are ideal. The fly fishing schools taught in the George Washington National Forest start at our fly shop in Edinburg, VA for a classroom presentation then continue on a native brook trout stream in the GWNF. We have openings on April 16, April 28 and May 5. The fly fishing schools taught in the Shenandoah National Park start at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, VA for a classroom presentation then continue on a native brook trout stream in the SNP. We have a few openings on April 23.







Quill Gordon Mayfly Hatch Fly Special with Leader







Blue Quill Mayfly Hatch Fly Special with Leader







Fly Fishing the March Brown Mayfly Hatch Fly Special with Leader