Bracingly-cold water during a heat wave, many fish on dry flies and a new experience. The Mrs. and I learned a few months ago that we would be empty nesters for a few summer weeks and for the first time ever. She suggested that I take her fly fishing. She had never been. Sign. Me.
Category: Connecticut River (Pittsburg, NH)
Prep for the ‘Trophy Stretch’
There’s a period this summer when all of our kids will be out of town. The Mrs. asked me if I would teach her to fly fish. We will head to the “Trophy Stretch” up in Pittsburg, NH. I’ve booked a room at Tall Timber for a long weekend. It will be her first stay
Trout Stocking Update and Our River Guides
The stocking trucks in Massachusetts and Connecticut have been rolling (updates, respectively, here and here). The trout season in New Hampshire ends October 15. So, prepare to fish! As of yesterday, the Deerfield, Farmington, Nissitissit, Squannacook, Swift and Westfield have been stocked. The Millers, Quinapoxet and Willimantic (among many others) are on deck for when
Interview: Fishing Guide Mickey Cunliffe
Fishing guide Mickey Cunliffe has a phenomenal reputation among anglers. You’d have to be great for Tall Timber to feature you. If you’re heading up to northern NH, consider connecting with Mickey. His Instagram is here, and his email is
mi************@gm***.com
. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where were you born and raised? Your
