Guide Services

mike-heck.jpeg
 
 

If you are new to fly fishing, sign up for our intro to fly fishing classes with equipment that will put you on the right track. Or maybe you need to learn where to find the wary trout that are found in our spring creeks. For this, I offer year round guiding on the Falling Springs, LeTort, BIg Spings and the Yellow Breeches, as well as some other excellent South Central PA streams, and I will show you how and where to find these trout and techniques and flies used to catch these wild trout.

 
 

Fly Fishing School

Precision Fly and Tackle is pleased and excited to offer a course that offers what one needs to get started in the exciting world of fly fishing. Throughout this 3 hour hour course, the I will explain the basic concepts and fundamentals of casting, equipment set up, fly selection, entomology, reading the water and knot tying, and much more. All equipment is included during the class if needed except for waders. There will be plenty of time to answer any questions which are very much welcomed throughout the instruction. Refreshments will be provided during the course. Lunch will not be provided so please feel free to bring along something to eat during our breaks. You will also need to have and bring along with you a PA fishing license and trout stamp or a MD fishing license depending on where your Fly Fishing School is located. PA & MD licenses can be purchased online.

1 Angler - $125.00

Please call Mike Heck at 717-321-5160 or email fallingspring@outlook.com to schedule your date and payment.

 

Stream Guide

Full Day:

Book alone or invite a friend to enjoy the day.  An eight hour stream guide includes: meal, flies, rod and reel if needed; instruction in casting, stream information, fishing techniques, etc. it is best that you know the fly fishing basics but I can work with those who are unexperienced!

1 Angler 8 Hours - $350.00

2 Anglers 8 Hours - $400.00

3 Anglers 8 Hours - $450.00

4 Anglers 8 Hours - $800.00

Select “Book Mike Now” on my home page for payment and call 717-321-5160 to book a date.

Half Day:

Book alone or invite your friends for a half day.  A four hour day includes flies, rod and reel if needed. Suited for any experience level of angler who wants to improve on casting, stream information, fishing techniques, etc.

1 - 2 Anglers 4 Hours - $275.00

3 Anglers 4 Hours - $325.00

4 Anglers 4 Hours - $550.00

Select “Book Mike Now” on my home page for payment and call 717-321-5160 to book a date.

Private Water Guide Service Antietam Creek

Located near Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, we have access to over three miles of outstanding trout water on the East Branch of Antietam Creek and its major tributary Red Run. Our waters have their beginning on South Mountain, flowing into the Cumberland Valley, influenced strongly by a large number of limestone springs. As a result of this mix, we have aquatics that combine the best of both limestone and freestone streams. A multitude of Wild Brown Trout can be found in both Red Run and the Antietam. Rainbows and occasional Brook Trout are in our waters. May and June have outstanding dry fly fishing, starting with sulphurs and ending with yellow drakes.

Our season begins with nymph and streamer fishing, with some early dry fly action on blue wing olives on a cloudy day. This is a good time to bring in a Brown of 20" or more!  May and June bring great fishing; a typical morning can start with nymphs or a streamer, then later in the day turn into dry fly action on caddis or mayflies. In mid-summer, with the exception of some caddis, the hatches are mostly over, but very good dry fly fishing begins with ants, hoppers, and other terrestrials. Fall brings the opportunity to catch large colorful Browns moving upstream heading for the many small tributaries to spawn.

Along with the great fishing we are offering overnight lodging in a beautifully renovated farmhouse with an adjacent barn that is currently being renovated for events. The farmhouse can sleep 7-8 people. The kitchen is fully stocked with coffee and water but feel free to bring your own beverages. Inside you will find a list of nearby restaurants for dining or cook for yourself in the fully outfitted kitchen. There is also an outside deck that has seating and a grill overlooking the beautiful stream.

Full Day:

The pricing includes over-night lodging, rod fee & guide service.

1 Angler - $625.00

2 Anglers - $750.00

Half Day:

The pricing includes over-night lodging, rod fee & guide service.

1 Angler - $525.00

2 Anglers - $650.00

Select “Book Mike Now” on my home page for payment and call 717-321-5160 to book a date.

Private Water Guide Service Falling Spring

South Central Pennsylvania is famous for its limestone springs, and the Falling Spring Branch is the queen of them all. It was here that noted angler George Harvey was amazed by the trico hatch in 1935, and it is here that a diverse group of anglers, residents, landowners and businessmen from around the region have come together to appreciate and preserve this wonderful resource.

The 2000’ stretch of water that we have exclusive access to is located within the Borough of Chambersburg, off Montgomery Avenue and owned by the Gabler Family. This beautiful section of stream has some of the best holding water on the Falling Spring.

This area holds wild brown trout and stocked rainbows and browns. Fish sizes run from 12” to the mid 20” range. Some of the Falling Spring is abundant with natural and invasive vegetation, however this section has less invasive vegetation, deep pockets, riffles and nice runs. It is a very picturesque area even though it runs through a section of town.

It can be fished with nymphs, streamers and dry flies and has abundant sulfur and trico hatches. It also is an outstanding section for terrestrial fishing.

The Falling Spring is a true spring creek and can be fished year-round as the water temperatures stay between 52 to 65 degrees. The best fishing is from late March through July and then again in the fall before the browns begin to spawn, but needless to say, any day on this section of water will prove productive. The stream area is catch and release only and guided parties have exclusive use the day of their booking.

Full Day:

The pricing includes rod fee & guide service.

1 Angler - $500.00

2 Anglers - $625.00

Half Day:

The pricing includes rod fee & guide service.

1 Angler - $400.00

2 Anglers - $450.00

Select “Book Mike Now” on my home page for payment and call 717-321-5160 to book a date.

Gift Certificates

If you would like to order a gift certificate, they are available through this site.