Boiling Springs Spillwayon Yellow Breeches Creek
Water temperature currently at 68°F
- 01Water temperature currently at 68°F; prioritize finding cooler water or fishing during mornings/evenings.
- 02Look for terrestrial insects like ants and beetles during the day, especially near shaded banks.
- 03Evening caddis and sulphur hatches are possible, providing dry fly action as light fades.
- 04Subsurface, Walt's Worm, Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph, Prince Nymph, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Zebra Midge are reliable choices.
- 05Focus fishing efforts on cooler springs, deeper pools, and shaded stretches on the Yellow Breeches Creek.
- 06Always pinch down hook barbs for easier fish release and improved hook penetration.
What to tie on at Boiling Springs Spillway
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Sulphur Comparadun
Sulphurs are hatching strong, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout keying on the adults.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
Tan and black caddis are actively emerging, and this high-floating dry fly is perfect for imitating the adults.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general mayfly nymph imitation, effective for various nymphs active subsurface including emerging BWOs and Sulphurs.
Buy at AmazonParachute Sulphur
A proven Sulphur imitation, excellent for presenting to rising trout in softer water during this strong hatch.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are consistently active year-round, and this weighted nymph is a staple for subsurface midge activity, especially in cooler water.
Buy at AmazonWalt's Worm
A simple but highly effective caddis larva imitation, excellent for dead-drifting in freestone sections of Yellow Breeches.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent and abundant food source in Yellow Breeches, effective when fished in areas with aquatic vegetation. Olive or tan variants are also highly effective.
Buy at AmazonX-Caddis
Tan caddis are active, and the X-Caddis effectively imitates emerging and adult caddis, particularly in the film.
Buy at AmazonFrenchie
A versatile mayfly nymph imitation, very effective for tight-line nymphing in the runs and riffles, mimicking a wide range of aquatic insects.
Buy at AmazonPennsylvania season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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