The one positive aspect of 2020 for me has been the opportunity to fish with good friends. That’s why when good friends Rob and Carter expressed an interest in fishing, I immediately obliged. Carter goes to school on the other side of the country, and as such we don’t get to see him often. For
Author: Ashu Rao
UNH Marine Bio. 2018. Avid Fly Fisher. Southern NH native
First Outing: Salmon River, NY
Three-and-a-half days, 1000+ casts, a handful of hookups, and some truly big fish brought to the net. That is the epitome of steelhead fishing for many who venture to the Salmon River. For years, I had been avoiding the long drive. However, with a nascent interest in big fish, the siren call was unavoidable. I
The No-Look
Originally, my plan was to scout some wild trout spots in upstate New York, where I recently relocated. However, with heavy thunderstorms predicted for the afternoon, I couldn’t resist the temptation to target some larger browns. There is a highly pressured river near me that has an abundance of large brown trout. Due to the
Rising Fish, Wild Trout, and Torn Waders
I did an overnight trip this past weekend with a few buddies from Trout Camp. After a few weeks of saltwater fishing, we all decided that trout would be a nice change of pace. Since all of us had obligations on Saturday, we met up later that evening at a popular spot near Conway, NH.