What's it all about?

 
Come along for a day of sight-fishing
for big, wary carp in the Susquehanna's crystal clear

water. This is the closest you'll get to bonefishing

without being in saltwater. These are big fish that
average 10-lb. to 20-lb. and are guaranteed to challenge

even the most experienced angler. You will be fishing

 from the casting deck of a customized jon boat. As I
pole the shallow river flats, one angler fishes while the

other helps spot mudding and tailing carp.

 

Equipment

 
We use 8-weight rods with floating
lines. Reels should have good drags
and 100-yards of backing. I will have
the required equipment on board if you
do not bring your own. If you have a rod you are

accustomed to, it is suggested you bring it along.

I will have the flies the carp like to eat.

 

 

 
We will rendezvous between
8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and conclude
our fishing day between
4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
A low fat lunch including snacks and
water will be included.

 

Season

During the typical year the carp fishing
season runs June through mid-October
when water conditions are best suited
to sight-fishing.

 Weather

Listed are the average low and high
temperatures for Williamsport:
June- 57/79
July-  62/83
Aug.- 60/81
Sept.- 53/73
Oct.-  41/62

 

Catch & Release

 
We release all the fish caught to help
ensure better fishing for the future. A photograph of your trophy catch will be taken for a keepsake.

 

More than just fishing

 
In addition to the fishing and the
techniques required to be successful
you will learn knots, casting
principles, and many other helpful tips
that will make you a more complete
fly fisherman.  While on the water you can

expect to see numerous species of wildlife

including deer, great blue herons, white egrets,

green herons, kingfishers, ospreys, killdeer,

Canada geese, and a variety of ducks.
Bald eagles are occasionally spotted.