Well, we’re turning the corner here in Trout Land. Connecticut has started its spring stocking program, and Massachusetts posts that its trucks will start rolling the week of March 4. I suspect NH and VT will start in a few weeks. If you’re interested in following the action, here are some links: Connecticut (here and
Author: Jo Tango
At the Vise: More CDC Caddis
I had tremendous luck last year while fishing CDC Caddis emergers. They’re among the most effective dry flies in my fly box. They sat low in the water, and the CDC feathers added a lot of life to the flies. They resulted in many takes, and, if not, often encouraged fish to show themselves. So,
At the Vise: Winter Stoneflies/Snowflies
February is when my fly-fishing hopes increase. The sun is riding much higher, the days are longer, and Winter Stoneflies/Snowflies get more active. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) I’ve had good luck fishing with small and black nymphs during winter, including one late-December day (here) when the water
Fly Fishing Gear Maintenance (2019)
If I care for the gear, the gear will take care of me. At least, that’s what I think. It can be pedantic, but, each winter, I clean my fly rods, reels and lines, in addition to weeding out my fly boxes. To clean the reels, I decouple the spools from the housings and wash