It’s March, but right now it’s 18 degrees with a 22 mph wind out of the northwest; perfect fly tying weather. I’ve had an enjoyable tying season so far, filling boxes with old reliables and some new stuff. Whether I’m in production mode with a list of patterns to tie, or tinkering with experimentals, it’s
Author: Damon Matus
Lifelong angler, retired military. My main effort now is fly fishing for wild brown trout, although I grew up surfcasting for striped bass on Cape Cod and throughout Southern New England.
Get the Most Out of Your Mop
There’s no denying the effectiveness of the infamous Mop Fly. What other fly has been featured in the Wall Street Journal? “Fake news!” say the purists, and they’re right – literally. We love to theorize what the Mop might represent; crane fly larva, caddis larva, beetle grubs, cigarette butts, Cheetos, the list goes on. If
Gear Review: The Thomas and Thomas Contact II
European style nymphing rods have come a long way in the last five years. Manufacturers are keeping up with the sport by creating rods that cover a wider range of presentations with the ability to fish lighter nymphs at greater distances. Thomas and Thomas remains a solid leader in this corner with a redesign of
Beat the Doldrums
There’s a particular slowness to nature at this time of year, where the energy of early summer gives way to the lethargic doldrums of the eighth and ninth months. It’s been a particularly hot summer in New England, and it may not be prudent to fish some of our waters until a break in the