Here is another great guest post from Bob Christmann. Since I now can no longer fly fish due to my big-time balance issues I thought I could at least share this as you dream of warmer days and rising fish. My all time favorite fly is the Nelson’s Caddis. I first learned of it in
Category: Flies and fly tying
Ten Rants, Raves, and Tips for the Fly Fishing Show
This weekend the Fly Fishing Show rolls through New England in its usual location at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. I went today and am already looking forward to coming back next year. If you’ve never been, it’s a great trip, and the $18 to get in the
What Are They Taking?
This week I did something unusual on the river. I lied. Having success fishing at a popular spot on the Swift River, I paused when an older angler waded in beside me and asked, “What are they taking?” Maybe it was the fact that he asked right off the bat. No chit chat. No preamble.
Tying Small Flies
I hope everyone is well out there. The fall semester is pretty crushing for me this year and so I haven’t been fishing much. I am also getting my firearms and hunting licenses, which means taking a few courses here in Massachusetts to qualify. It has been fun to learn something new, and I am
