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
Rainbros
One of the many cool things about fly fishing is that we are optimists. No matter how well or poorly the last outing goes, we embark on a new visit to the river with great hope and anticipation hoping to reverse prior setbacks or to continue a good run. Could this be the day when
The Dry Way at the Farmington
I’ve never had good luck with the Hendrickson hatch. I’m either too early or too late. Anglers often tell me: “You should have been here yesterday.” When I go out on a calm day, the wind unfortunately often kicks in unexpectedly. Or, a clear day becomes a rainy day. Ephemerella subvaria is often ephemeral, at
Spring Chase
In the past, this time of year meant Bill Hager and I would be closely monitoring the MA stocking schedule for our favorite Western Mass streams, while also keeping an eye on those quick-turnaround spots within an hour of Boston that hold fish for a few weeks after stocking. There are a couple of weekends
Swinging Wets with Lance Egan
Here’s is a helpful video on swinging wet flies early in the season by using a weighted point fly in a multi-fly rig. Nothing beats throwing dries, IMO. But there is a lot of elegance involved with covering a lot of water and wading with the current. Once the water temps tick up a click