Steelhead at the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. I’m going for it and could use some advice. First up, I’m really grateful to Joe Goodspeed at Thomas & Thomas for giving me a pro discount on their Contact 1086 #6. I love the Contact 1133 #3, and it is my favorite fly rod (review here).
Author: Jo Tango
Trout Stocking Update (Spring 2019)
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
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