Jim DiBiase
Email: jim@laurelhighlandsguideservices.com
Background Info :

Jim DiBiase is excited to be fishing in his own back yard on the Youghiogheny river.

With many years of fly flishing experience under his waders he has the knowledge and skills to navigate you down the middle Yough.

Jim is a PA Recognized Guide and is certified in CPR for the Professional Rescurer. He is also a Licensed instructor in River Rescue by the PA Fish & Boat Commission.

Ernie Pribanic
Email: ernie@laurelhighlandsguideservices.com
Background Info :

Ernest Pribanic has been guiding in Pennsylvania for trout and steelhead for eight years.

When he's not drifting his favorite PA river, the Yough, he's likely chasing trout in the American West or striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore in the Northeast.

Among his flyfishing accomplishments are first place finishes in saltwater flyfishing tournaments and a second place finish in the Outdoor Life Network's Fly Fishing Masters Northeast qualifying tournament.

Using his years of accumulated knowledge he will work hard to get you into fish and make sure you have an enjoyable day on the river.

Over the years Ernest has taught many flyfishing schools for area flyshops and is an experienced casting instructor. He is certified to administer CPR, and is a licensed PA guide.

Laurel Highlands Guide Services is Licensed with DCNR Ohiopyle State Park.

GUIDE IS EQUIPPED WITH:

• Popular flies
• Leader material
• Spare rod
• Life vests

This is big river fly fishing you will need a 5 or 6 wt rod.

Lighter rods are good for our AM dry fly fishing. Heavier rods are good for all day streamer fishing.

GEAR YOU WILL NEED:

• Wading equipment
• No studded boots
• Wading staff is advisable
• PA fishing license
• Vest or chest pack for use when wading
• Rain gear, sun block, hat ,sun glasses and warm clothing.

Link to water flow data: waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv?03081000