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| Tulpehocken Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited |
| Walk and Wade 1/2 Day Service (4-5 hours) $ 225.00 for two anglers Full Day Service (8-9 hours) $ 325.00 for two anglers Single rates are based on location, contact for pricing. Casting Instructions One on One 3 hours of on stream instruction $ 125.00 Also includes the mechanics of the fly rod and entomology (nymph to spinner). Lunch provided on Full Day trips. Water and snack provided on 1/2 day and Full Day trips. Flies are included. I have quality loaner rods, reels and waders (Orvis) available for the traveling angler at no additional charge. |
I have been fly fishing for over thirty years and S.B.O. has
been in business since 1999. I pride myself on being one of the
best "Dry Fly" fishing guide you will find in Pennsylvania. It
does not matter if you are a novice or experienced fly
fisherman, I offer a guided trip that will increase your
understanding and skill level. If you want to learn how to
"match the hatch", understand the feeding pattern, identifying
the hatch, type of rise, where and how to cast, you have found
the right guide. Don't get me wrong, nymphing is required and a
very productive way of catching trout. But nothing thrills me
more then seeing an 18 inch brown trout working the surface
and trying to fool him. As I call it "let's go hunt heads and
Catch A Memory!" SM
been in business since 1999. I pride myself on being one of the
best "Dry Fly" fishing guide you will find in Pennsylvania. It
does not matter if you are a novice or experienced fly
fisherman, I offer a guided trip that will increase your
understanding and skill level. If you want to learn how to
"match the hatch", understand the feeding pattern, identifying
the hatch, type of rise, where and how to cast, you have found
the right guide. Don't get me wrong, nymphing is required and a
very productive way of catching trout. But nothing thrills me
more then seeing an 18 inch brown trout working the surface
and trying to fool him. As I call it "let's go hunt heads and
Catch A Memory!" SM
| Rick Nyles, Guide and Owner of Sky Blue Outfitters Rick can be reached at 610-987-9796 |
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| © Copyright 2002-2013 Sky Blue Outfitters & Rick Nyles All Rights Reserved website designed by RICK NYLES |
| Fly Fishing Guide Service for Pennsylvania. Licensed Guide: Rick Nyles Trips to Penns Creek and the West Branch of the Ausable River in New York. Also Bass and Pike Fishing in Canada, Newboro Lake, Ontario Email for details for these hosted trips in the spring and the fall every year. |
I will do FREE fly fishing presentations for Trout Unlimited Clubs. These Power Point presentations include video and quality, up to date, photos of fishing in Pennsylvania and New York. All the club has to provide is a table and a screen. All electronic equipment is provided by S.B.O. Fly Tying presentations are projected on to the screen for easy viewing. I only do a limited number of presentations a year so it is important to book early. Current schedule can be found on the NEWS page. Contact for more details. |
What to Bring...
- Rod (4,5 or 6 weight)
- Reel
- Waders and Boots
- PA Fishing License
- Suntan Lotion
- Bug Spray
- Wading Staff
- Rain Gear
- Sunglasses
- Hat
S.B.O. Provides...
(Waders, Rod and Reel) is
available at no additional
charge. Orvis, Loomis, Sage
gear...
- Leaders
- Tippet
- Flies
- Split Shot
- Food and Drink
- Photos
- Net
(Waders, Rod and Reel) is
available at no additional
charge. Orvis, Loomis, Sage
gear...
| All Fishing is "Catch, Photo, Release" |
| Site Index |
| Fly Fishing Videos for Wild PA Trout Fly Tying Videos of CDC Flies Guide Service Hatch Chart News fro Sky Blue Outfitters PA Fish Commission |
Sometime between his first step and first full sentence, Nick
Raftas stumbled upon a fly rod. And so began his love affair
with the sport of fly fishing. For nearly three decades he has
honed his skill in fooling various species of fish on flies:
elusive rainbow, brown and brook trout in the Appalachians,
burly stripers from the Atlantic coast, and stubborn salmon
and steelhead from blue ribbon rivers. Nick has mastered
virtually every environment known to fish. You can find Nick
splitting his time fishing for trout in the limestone and
freestone streams
of northcentral, northeastern, southcentral and southeastern
Pennsylvania as well as on the Upper Delaware River system.
Nick is also available to guide on many of the states excellent
wild brook trout streams. You can frequently find him making
the hike to target fish that rarely or never see a fly.
Raftas stumbled upon a fly rod. And so began his love affair
with the sport of fly fishing. For nearly three decades he has
honed his skill in fooling various species of fish on flies:
elusive rainbow, brown and brook trout in the Appalachians,
burly stripers from the Atlantic coast, and stubborn salmon
and steelhead from blue ribbon rivers. Nick has mastered
virtually every environment known to fish. You can find Nick
splitting his time fishing for trout in the limestone and
freestone streams
of northcentral, northeastern, southcentral and southeastern
Pennsylvania as well as on the Upper Delaware River system.
Nick is also available to guide on many of the states excellent
wild brook trout streams. You can frequently find him making
the hike to target fish that rarely or never see a fly.
| Rick Nyles, Owner and Guide |
| Nick Raftas, Guide |
| Sky Blue Outfitters is proud to have Nick as part of the team. Nick is knowledgeable in matching the hatch as well as catching fish when there are no insects visibly present. Nick will not only help you to catch fish while he is your guide but he will teach you the skills needed to become a successful angler. Nick can provide instruction on proper equipment setup, knots, choosing the correct flies and presenting flies properly. |
| "I'm a novice and Rick put me onto lots of fish while fine tuning my cast and presentation skills. Fantastic days of fishing and great memories. You won't find a better guide anywhere". Dan, A client on the Central PA trip, 2012 Stated on PA Fly Fish Forum |
| Sky Blue Outfitters is one of the most experienced fly fishing guide service in Pennsylvania providing services since 1999. Rick Nyles, owner, has been fly fishing since the 70's and Nick started in the 90's. That is over 50 years of local knowledge. Rick and Nick are both members of their local Trout Unlimited Chapter and SBO is a supporter of other chapters in their fund rising efforts. Rick is also a member/supporter of the Berks County Conservancy. Come learn from SBO's experience and Catch A Memory! sm |
| Providing Information, Education and Guiding since 1999! |
| Links to specific information in the S.B.O. website. Home Guide Service Destination Trips Stream Reports Manatawny Creek Tulpehocken Creek Penns Creek Lehigh River Ausable River NY Photo Library Videos Pennsylvania Hatch Chart Contact CDC Fly Tying March Browns Hendrickson Sulphurs Green Drake Midges Trico Blue Winged Olive Spinners Caddis Caddis Pupa Caddis Larva Stoneflies Flying Nymph |
| Fly Fishing Guide Service on the following Pennsylvania rivers, streams and creeks... Manatawny Creek, Tulpehocken Creek, Little Lehigh, Lehigh River, Little Schuylkill, Hay Creek, French Creek, Valley Creek, Perkiomen Creek, Lititz Run, Broadhead, Bushkill, Lackawaxen River, Bowman Creek, Mud Run, Delaware River, Clark's Creek, Penns Creek, Spring Creek, White Deer, Bald Eagle, Fishing Creek, Big Fishing Creek, Little Juniata River, Spruce Creek, Pine Creek, Little Pine Creek, Cedar Run, Slate Run, Kettle Creek, Sinnemahoning, Young Woman's, Lycoming Creek, Loyalsock Creek, Class A Wild Trout Streams and many more! |
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| Date and Availability should be confirmed before purchase, email or call. |
| Nick can be reached at 973-219-5934 |
| Nick with a Central PA Brown from Big Fishing Creek. |
photo by Derek Eberly
