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
The ‘Streamer Pocket Pick’ Method
I was in a quandary last Friday night: Should I fish and, if so, where? As I’ve written before, I’m at a life stage whereby work and family commitments don’t let me cherry-pick my fishing outings. The schedule picks me, and I don’t pick the schedule. Unfortunately, the forecast for Friday night and Saturday was
The Euro-Streamer Game
I do not (yet) throw large, articulated streamers. I do not (yet) fish only streamers on any given outing. I do not (yet) own a streamer rod. But, I throw streamers both for fun and when I think they’ll work. I’ve done it on winter days and on summer days. I’ve done it at deep
Pay Dirt
With the forecast calling for warmer weather on Saturday, I resolved to go fishing. I had some morning commitments, and I knew I would get a late start, but there are some days that you cannot just pass up. By the time I finished my errands, it was already 1:30. After deciding the Deerfield and
‘The Dark Time Is Over’
View this post on Instagram The dark time of fishing is over! 😉 #brooktrout #brookie #salvelinus #salvelinusfontinalis #trout #fish #fishing #flyfish #flyfishing #flyfishingphotography #fins #char #browntrout #wild #wildfish #native #catchandrelease #cleanwater #roadtrip #manature #massoutdoors #massachusetts #repyourwater #wachusett #nature #naturephotography #greatoutdoors #watercolor A post shared by Jamie Carr (@immaculate_fins) on Apr 14, 2019 at 6:05am PDT