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
Summer Dreams: Buffalo Creek, VA
Note to reader: I wrote this at the tail end of last summer, then promptly forgot about it in my attempts to keep up with the insanity of the world. So hopefully this gives you a little taste of summer at the tail end of the winter season. Also make sure to call your senators
Fly Fishing as a ‘Game’: An Orvis Podcast
Fly fishing is pretty odd, isn’t it? We use feathers, fur, and metal to try to dupe fish. Casting isn’t easy, particularly in the wind. We make things hard. But when it all comes together, it’s a thrill. I write about this because of a recent Tom Rosenbauer podcast on “Don’t Play the Fly-Fishing Game
Craig Matthews’ Flies
I hope everyone made it through the storm OK. Honestly, it was great to sit at home guilt-free, sipping hot coffee, and watching the Patriots make it to the Super Bowl. What a season! I had hopes to throw big streamers at deep pools this weekend, but the temps are in the way for me.
Louisiana Redfish: Cold Fronts, Hot Reds
What a special experience! I’m so grateful to Concord Outfitters for letting me and one of my best friends, Steve Campbell, go on their Louisiana redfish trip. I don’t think I’ve ever been to such a unique fishery both in terms of its expansiveness and the good chance of seeing enormous fish in shallow water.