I don’t know who invented them, but, I love fishing small dry flies that feature parachute posts. They’re easy to see, float flush in the surface film, and just plain work. I use them at the most pressured spots at the Swift and Farmington C&R stretches. The flies did particularly well during the 2016 drought
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Big Farmington Browns on Dry Flies and Emergers
What a day. Good fish. Many bugs. Farmington. Dry flies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) It did not start off well. After hitting the river at dawn and suiting up, I reached into the car to get my Euro rod…and pulled my back. After gritting my teeth, I
Fish the Conditions
There is something special about catching trout on a dry fly. The rise, the take, and the rush of feeling a trashing weight at the end of the line. This summer has provided some excellent fly fishing opportunities due to the heavy rainfall. At times, the fishing has been tough, but a combination of cool
The Sparkle Dun
Family hike today, and so, this is a short post. I love dries that sit in the surface film. Catskill-style flies have their place, too, but I tend to avoid them except for very choppy water. Here is a great video for making the Sparkle Dun. I love the technique for securing the deer hair