These flies work, and these rivers produce. Links are below. Note that these are all amply-stocked waters that many already visit and about which much information already has been published. I’ve found that many rivers are sub-par. I track in my fishing journal what fly patterns work on which waters. So, the links below are
Saltwater 301 and AMA with Orvis Wellesley
Last week, I attended a free session at Orvis Wellesley: how to quickly and effectively start fly fishing the salt. It was quite helpful. Fishing Manager Peyton Horst led the session, and Store Manager Will Oliver contributed, too. I was surprised at the size of the crowd and how many people had driven long distances.
The McKenzie River Lodge: A Review and My Two Cents
What a trip to the McKenzie River Lodge (“MRL”)! It was a long time coming. A few days ago, I posted a day-by-day account of it, including both the ups and downs. In this post, I will share “what I wish I had known” before going out there. These are personal earned secrets. YMMV, but
The McKenzie River Lodge: Fishing Report
I have broken my review into two parts. This post recounts the fishing on a daily basis. Make sure you also read the one about lessons learned and “what I wish I had known” before going there. I’m back after my McKenzie River Lodge trip. I am still at a loss for words to describe
Long-line Euronymphing: Derrick Kirkpatrick and Zach St. Amand
There are everyday anglers and then there are guides. There are guides and then there are those with afición, as Hemingway described in The Sun Also Rises. These are people with deep passion for something. I would put Derrick Kirkpatrick and Zach St. Amand in that bucket. I was fortunate to take a fly-tying clinic