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
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
From Trout to Striped Bass
It pays to be lucky than to be skillful. Armed with amazing information from Orvis Wellesley’s 301 Saltwater session, I was re-inspired to give it a go. With the Mrs. out of town to visit family, I decided to book an Airbnb at the Cape in Brewster and give it a shot. I figured that location
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.