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
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East Branch of the Westfield River: A Must-Have Overview
If you’re thinking of fishing that area near the Chesterfield Gorge, at which I recently landed 52 trout, I have a resource for you. Eastern Fly Fishing published a great overview of the river and included a map, showing some key pools. You can download it for $4.99 here. It’s a great way to get
My Go-To Dry Fly Rig for the Swift River
I a few months ago started fly fishing with dries on the Swift. As you know, it’s known for its wily trout and technical fishing. I’ve been tweaking my approach and have settled on a set-up that has worked well overall. I’m sure you have your own preferences, but here is what has worked
12 Months of Regular Fly Fishing: Thoughts
I love to fly fish but started fishing regularly only a year ago. Before, I would fish once a year. Now that my children are older, I’m glad that I can sneak away more regularly. So, I’m being introspective a bit and thinking about the many, many things I’ve learned this past year. The many