April weather in New England is seemingly untamable. Like a new puppy, it can go from calm to cacophony in a hot minute, unbridled and volatile. And so it was for Jamie Carr and me for our Farmington weekend. It was increasingly unlikely that he and I could meet up in Montana this summer and
Category: Brown Trout
Swift Reward
With all of the rain this winter and spring, the Quabbin Reservoir has been spilling since January. I have not been fishing the Swift River, but the flows have made for good sightseeing at the spillway. I’ve taken a few walks along the river and learned where the trees have been removed (or deposited). When
Fishing Marginal Water
Spring is special. The earth erupts again with life, from birds chirping at dawn to refreshing April rain to outdoor scenery that beckons. In the spring, I try to hit freestones before they warm up and flows go down to trickles. There’s a particular stretch where I’ve caught all sorts of fish. It’s stocked with
New Zealand Browns
With our rivers blown out again, I haven’t been able to fish. The next best thing: videos. Above, is a very cool video from the Jensens, who seem to make annual trips to New Zealand. The fish are huge, the scenery is stunning, and their voiceovers are very interesting. They describe in real-time how they