Tom Fuller’s Trout Streams of Southern New England is a gem. I’ve read it closely quite a few times. And, I often go back to it. He has very detailed descriptions of various trout waters. It’s where I first read about the Quinapoxet, Squannacook, Nissitissit, Westfield, Swift and other bodies of water. He gives tips,
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Chomping on Stoneflies
During the recent warm spell, I hit a very local freestone a few times and had good luck finding brown trout, even when the water was down to 33 °F. A big surprise. A key fly has been the Hare’s Ear. Let me explain. I stomach-pumped a trout during one outing, and it was full
Ed Engle’s Nymphing Class and Tall Timber Lodge
(Tall Timber Lodge) Well, that was really fun and interesting. I this morning went to the Fly Fishing Show and feel lucky that I was able to take Ed Engle’s class. There were only 10 of us around the table, and so, the session afforded for some great Q&A and discussion. I learned a ton.
A Few Things
I hope everyone is having a good January. I have just a few things to report: Ed Engle’s Trout Lessons. I recently finished it and think it’s great. I’ve read Tying Small Flies and Fishing Small Flies and thought I’d read his third book. It covers some tricky situations and what to do when you