To access quickly info about the best flies and DIY river spots that have worked for me, 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
Run, Gun and Done
If you’re a parent, you too are familiar with schedule-juggling, seizing short windows open to fishing, and making time for your family. Today, I found myself in a familiar situation, which called for the “run, gun and done” play. It meant getting up early to fish and striving to be home by noon. We have
A Solid Take…from The Drake
My love of fly fishing for Brook Trout has led me on some great adventures to wild places including Massachusetts, Maine, and even Labrador. On top of being lucky enough to meet some beautiful and amazing fish, brook trout have led me to cross paths with many amazing people. After planning, scheming and saving since
Embrace Our Streams
If you hadn’t noticed, the rivers were blown out this weekend. The Deerfield by Charlemont hit nearly 9,000 cfs, which was a real drag because the only water really able to be tackled safely was the Swift. It also was a problem because the high water meant the Deerfield River Watershed TU chapter couldn’t get
Complications
Ugh. I woke up on Day 2 of my Farmington trip to reports of very high flows. I’ve never fished the river at what ended up being 2,800 cfs. It was tempting to bail and head for the Swift River. But, I was curious as to what I would find and headed out. I was