Susquehanna River Fishing Reports For Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

August 22, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Report: This week has been a great week to get out for trophy summer time smallies and my father and son anglers are proof of this as they managed to do everything right to get this trophy smallie to take his lure in gin clear shallow water. Way to Go Colbster! Fishing will just get better and better as the fall approaches. Give us a call to "Get Bent and Sling Some String" today. TIght Lines! Your Guide Steve Hancock--------<*)}}}}}><

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August 17, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  The Susquehanna River shared her fruits today as my anglers from the caymen islands experienced their first freshwater fishing outing. They hooked several smallies during the day and even a big catfish which made a drag screaming run before breaking one of the anglers line. With all things in our favor toward the end of the day everything came together and they even managed to catch 2 fish at the same time to end the day with a smile and a nice picture. To experience summer time fishing here on the Susky Give us call to get "Get Bent and Sling Some String!" Tight Lines EVeryone! -----<*)}}}}}}><

July 19, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  This past week had mixed results as one of the days we had smallies and catfish feeding in a short 2 hour period just before the storms came through the area. The next day I had a  fly charter for an excellent double hauling father and son team, it took all day to get a few smallies and a couple catfish to bite and make it to the boat. Nun the less we had a great time, a few laughs, and even got a couple nice pictures. If you catch the bite right, it can be good! Give us a call to get in on the hot summer action!

Susquehanna River fishing report for July fourth week:  The river is down to its lowest levels of the year with crystal clear water and lots of fish being seen cruising the shallows. If you know the spots some good sized summer smallies can be caught. A few large musky have also been seen in certain areas waiting for the right presntation to pass in front of them. Remember this time of year is Carpe Carp on fly Time a Give us a call to experience the action on a beautiful summer time Susquehanna River. Remember to revive the fish you catch and use proper handling and catch and release techniques.

June 29, 2010 Susquehanna River Fishing Report:  Now is a good time of year keep the fishihng tradition alive and take a kid fishing. With beautiful mornings, warm days , and picturesque sunsets in the evenings you cant beat a day on th water this time of year. The Smallmouth bite is good early mornings and evenings, and carp on the fly are the ticket during the days. For a fun day on the water give us a call to get in on the action! Get bent and sling some string with us this summer! Tight lines everyone!------<*)}}}}}}><

June 21, 2010 Susquehanna River Fishing Report:  The Susquehanna River is fishing the way it normally does for this time of year with slightly lower numbers and water levels are inching down with clear water in alot of areas. It is a good time to sling some string for cruising smallies and top water action at times. Carp on fly is in full swing with some monsters being caught when your presnetation is acceptable to them and you do everything right. Give us a call to get in on the action and enjoy beautiful mornings days and evenings on the Susky with Us! Tight Lines!-----<*)}}}}}}><

May 25, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  The smallmouth were coming to the top for surface flies and surface plugs along with some jig action in the mix which got my repeat clients tied up with good sized Catfish. The smallmouth are in their postpawn period and eating well in current areas. Nothing better than Smallies taking a surface presentation! Give us call to get in on the action! -----<*)}}}}}}>< Tight Lines Everyone!

May 17,2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  The Susquehanna River fishing is in its spring post spawn pattern.  Alot of the fish have spawned and many smaller fish have been caught with some some decent size smallies in the mix in current areas. They have been taken on fly and spinning gear. Give us a call to get in othe action.  -----<*)}}}}}>< Tight Lines Everyone!

May 5, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  With the wind came smallmouth bass to the boat today for my 2 repeat anglers who had a good time this evening jigging them up. The smallies have also been taking a variety of other lures and flies as well. Some productive fishing is upon us so give us a call to get in on the action! Tight Lines Everyone!-----<*)}}}}}}><

May 3, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  A charter cancellation this rainy morning meant i got to fish today on my own and what a great day it was fishing current areas with a nice size walleye and a bunch of smallmouths making it to the boat on a variety of lures and flies. The catching was cut short as an impressive mid day storm passed through pushing me back to the boat ramp for an early day. Still some dates available and the fishing is good! Get Bent and Sling some string with us!------<*)}}}}}>< Tight lines Everyone!

April 15, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  With all the Great Smallmouith Bass fishing this past week, I decided to take an afternoon off dedcided that today would be a good day to change it up a bit and target large Common Carp and with everything working for us we Got one to the boat. These fish are one of the most under estimated powerhouses of freshwater fishing as far as I'm concerned. Its ability to refuse a presentation makes it a worthy advisary. We will be flyfishing for them through summer and into the fall months. If you wanna give them a try give us a Call. Get Bent and Sling some String! Tight Lines Everyone!-----<*)}}}}}}}}>< Guide Steve Hancock

April 13, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  With morning and mid day rain clearing out for my evening charter the sun opened up the skies and the big smallies mouths for my repeat angler from South Carolina and his guest. The Smallmouths are feeding well and have been eating a mixture foods that the river provides this time of year. The following weeks should be excellent for you fellow fly fisherman out there as well as we have seen the smalllies surfacing taking hatching flies. Remember to use proper catch and release and proper handling techniques especially this time of year. Get bent and sling some string with us while the catching is good !  Tight lines Everyone!-------<*)}}}}}><

April 9, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Report: - An early morning outing today with my 2 anglers yeilded a bunch of nice size smallies despite, cold, windy conditions today. Nice job guys, way to go. We are still booking trips for the spring bite so give us a call and I'll get you to them. Tight lines everyone!-----<*)}}}}}}><

April 7, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  Today was a Hot One, for both weather and for fishing as my Father and son anglers today each had a bunch of fish ranging from 13" up to 18" with the larger ones in the 3-4 lb range. Way to go guys!!! Give us a call to get out and enjoy the great weather and fishing.  Tight Lines Everyone-----<*)}}}}}><

April 3, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  Fishing was good Today and the River has crested and is on its way down today and the fish catching is on its way up. The smallmouth were taking several of my flies today and were all good size fish. Sometimes when fishing you never know what your gonna get and here is a pic of exactly what im talkig about. For now I'll just call it a "zebra football bass". The next few weeks should be some awesome fishing especially for you flyrodders out there looking for a trophy Smallmouth Bass On The Fly. Tight Lines Everyone! --------<*)}}}}}}><

March 10, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report:  The River has been fluctuating up and down with recent rains and in between we have had some great fishing. This evening we had 6 smallmouths between 14"-18" up to 4lbs. and a Susky Musky to the boat all on Fly! Now through the rest of spring will be prime times to get your trophy smallmouth on the end of your line and maybe even a Musky. Give me a call and I'l get you to them! The Carp will be also soon be coming out of their sluggish slow moving state and ready to eat a Fly! So Get bent and sling some string this spring with us! Tight Lines, Guide Steve Hancock!

March 6, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Report:  With the temps in the 50's to 60's over the weekend it was tough not being out on the water as I was in a show booth In New York and also At Gander Mountain promoting Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service over the weekend. I still managed to sneak out by myself this monday afternoon for a couple hours of fly fishing and was able to do what I like best which is sling some string for smallmouth bass. They were willing to take a fly with the right presntation and patience. If you are and a diehard flyrodder or a spring fevered spin fisherman give me a call and I'll get you to the fish. For those of you wanting to get out for the early spring and spring bite, call soon for available dates as they filling up fast! --------Tight Lines Everyone!--------<*)}}}}}><

March 3, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Trip Report:  Today's angler from North Carolina had a chance to boat a couple decent fish ranging from 14"-17"as well as a couple walleye which  eluded us but were were lipping our baits leaving behind their toothy impressions. Other anglers reported no fish or much of the same, slow fishing and a quick biting period then shutting off.  Some days you get the fish and some days the fish get you.  Thats Fishing!  With warming temps coming over the weekend fishing should improve and yeild higher numbers of fish.  We'll be out over the weekend taking advantage of the warmer temps.  Check back with us for more fishing reports! Tight Lines everyone-------<*)}}}}}><

January 19, 2010 Susquehanna Fly and Spin fishing Report:  Ice Ice Baby, was the stage today as we ventured out for an afternoon of fishing. After dodging and casting between ice chunks and sheet ice we brought some small walleye up to 17" to the boat along with this nice Cat who had my angler yelling "fish on" as he reeled this beauty in for a picture and a release. Give us a call to hook-up with some of these mid winter fish, or reserve at date for the upcoming warmer months. Tight Lines----<*)}}}}}}}>< Everyone!

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