For us New Englanders, it’s no secret that we have some spectacular fishing right here in the Northeast. Big native brook trout, spunky smallmouth bass, sea-going stripers, monstrous wild browns, and a myriad of other species are all accessible within a couple hour’s drive of just about anyone in the region. However, when given the
Author: Spencer Belson
All-in-One Rangeley Itinerary
If you were forced to boil down the fishing Maine’s Rangeley Region into just three words, it would likely be these: big brook trout. And in truth, that is the region’s claim-to-fame. The western Maine mountains are one of the last areas in the country to harbor wild, native squaretails that exceed 20 inches. In
Ask the Pros – Marlborough 2023
During a recent blog team outing with Joel Watson and Dave Hyde, the three of us remarked how lucky we are to have found a passion for a sport with such a tight-knit community. Football players or guitarists may work their entire lives or spend unimaginable amounts of money for a brief moment with their
Sparkle Caddis Emerger: A New (Old) Standby
The Sparkle Caddis Emerger is far from a new fly. Developed around 1974 by Gary Lafontaine, it’s a pattern that has been fished successfully in hundreds of waters around the world. Yet despite its effectiveness, it is often ignored in favor of “sexier” bugs. For years, a couple of gaudy Sparkle Caddis Emergers sat dormant