S7, Ep 70: The Dog Days of Summer: Trico Tactics in Central PA with George Costa

The Articulate Fly fishing podcast brings you essential Central Pennsylvania fishing insights with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop in State College. As summer fishing conditions settle into their seasonal patterns, Costa reports above-average flows throughout Central PA despite recent dry spells, creating excellent opportunities for technical summer fishing. Listeners discover prime Trico hatch timing on Spring Creek, along with proven terrestrial fishing strategies using Chubby Chernobyls, hoppers, ants and beetles as the terrestrial season peaks. Costa shares critical water temperature monitoring advice for midday fishing, particularly on waters like the J and Penns Creek where temps can climb too high. The report covers current stream conditions across Central Pennsylvania waters, highlighting the transition from early season abundance to more challenging technical summer presentations. Whether you're targeting morning Trico emergences or working terrestrial patterns through summer heat, this Central Pennsylvania fishing update provides the local knowledge needed to maximize your time on the water as the season progresses toward fall. Related Content S6, Ep 93 - Terrestrials, Drift and Teaching the Next Generation with Mac Brown S6, Ep 129 - TCO Fly Shop's George Costa Discusses Prime Fall Fishing Conditions S7, Ep 36 - Central PA Fishing Report with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop S6, Ep 138 - Central PA Fishing Report with George Costa All Things Social Media Follow TCO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us. In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck? Check out our consulting options!