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Best Flies and DIY Spots: Easy Links
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
Sales at Orvis Stores
It’s a bummer, but Orvis is closing half of its stores, including their Wellesley location. I’ve always relished the opportunity to meet the store teams, as they know a ton about fly fishing and are always gracious. Plus, it’s always fun for me to hang out with like-minded people, who are attracted to the difficulties
An Interview with Jason “Troutnut” Neuswanger
Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmon ecologist and die-hard fly angler Jason “Troutnut” Neuswanger to help anglers and fly-tyers embrace the entomological side of the sport. If you have not visited the Troutnut site before, I highly recommend you check it out as it’s a great resource for anglers. After some recent
Arctic Char Adventures
“Do you want to stop for lunch?” TJ asked. “No thanks,” I replied. It’s typical that I would not stop for lunch if I am fishing and haven’t caught a fish. I’m not sure if that habit is based out of stubbornness or a calculation that when the fishing is slow I will need every