Last month I reconnected with my friend Anna. We were both part of the same lab group in grad school and both enjoyed fly fishing. Besides a couple of small local excursions, we never went on any day-long excursions. That’s why when she expressed interest in meeting up and fishing, I immediately obliged. Since she
Author: Ashu Rao
UNH Marine Bio. 2018. Avid Fly Fisher. Southern NH native
A Snowy Outing
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
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