Alex and I eschewed today’s weather forecast and fished the Farmington. The rain was steady and cold and became heavier by the hour, but we kept at it. Alex is determined, and I knew I was in good company. We had a great time. Alex ties some sweet flies, and it is no wonder that
Category: Farmington River
Overlining My Euro Rod for Indicator Nymphing
The best way to end the year: fly fishing. Maybe it is because the crowds have thinned or due to my very low expectations, but I really enjoy going out around January 1. There’s limited competition, and I put little pressure on myself. So, yesterday, I arrived at the Farmington at civil twilight with a
Winter Fly Fishing Is the Best
Winter fly fishing is hit-or-miss in terms of numbers, but offers tremendous and unique rewards. Most rivers are largely devoid of anglers, the landscape is stark, and the elements can be challenging. Whether it be precipitation, wind or cold, there’s always something tempting you to stay at home or reel up for a warm car
Complications
Ugh. I woke up on Day 2 of my Farmington trip to reports of very high flows. I’ve never fished the river at what ended up being 2,800 cfs. It was tempting to bail and head for the Swift River. But, I was curious as to what I would find and headed out. I was