With Sulphurs hatching, I decided to tie up a new fly. I started with the Klinkhammer-style hook in size 20. I really like how the shape of the hook makes the fly look like a sitting duck to fish. Half of the fly is sub-surface, suggesting a bug struggling to emerge from its shuck. A
Category: Brook Trout
‘Dries or Die’ with New Patterns
I took some of my new dry flies for some “dries or die” spins. The size 30 CDC Midge Emerger worked like a charm. Purple got looks, but black received many takes. The Renegade did well sporadically, but, mostly at choppy water. And, smaller fish really liked the “Hi-Viz” Griffith’s Gnat. A tough fish to
Where the Wild Ones Are…
As a sort of prelude to this post, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ashu Rao and I am going into my senior year at UNH as a marine biology major. Jo recently added me as a contributor and I want to express my gratitude since I’ve always been an avid reader
First Time on Dries this Season
A morning outing yesterday. I managed to find some rainbows, including one that taped at 18″. It was a true beast. But, the most fun came from catching brookies on dry flies. I really enjoy tightlining, but it was a welcome sight to see wild fish rising. So, I put on a small X-Caddis and