Like shooting free throws in basketball, casting a fly rod is a repetitive motion that requires diligent practice to maintain proficiency. Disappointed in my inconsistency at making long, accurate casts, I recently took a private two-hour casting lesson with Fly Fishers International Master Casting Instructor Sheila Hassan of Cast 90 to get expert assistance. I walked
Author: David Hyde
A Multi-Species Guided Trip with Greasy Beaks Flyfishing
I want to be able to cast like that! There are a lot of fish in the sea, which I found out firsthand recently on a guided trip with Greasy Beaks Flyfishing. I witnessed multiple species of marine life, several of which I had never seen outside of a dinner plate or Wikipedia. In addition
A Rapid River Primer, Part 2: Tackle, Strategy, and Setting Expectations
Fast forward to 2:55 if you’re just here for the fish! March 27, 2025. This post has been edited and updated. In case you missed it, I recommend reading A Rapid River Primer, Part 1: Regulations, Access, and Ecology INTRODUCTION That old #6 rod collecting dust in the corner ever since you bought a #4
A Rapid River Primer, Part 1: Regulations, Access, and Ecology
Many things haven’t changed since 1941! Read Part 2 of A Rapid River Primer here March 27, 2025 update – I’ve done my best to make sure that all links are still up to date. If you’re looking to fish in Northern NH or Western Maine, Tom Freedman with Top Notch Fly Fishing is