I’ve never had good luck with the Hendrickson hatch. I’m either too early or too late. Anglers often tell me: “You should have been here yesterday.” When I go out on a calm day, the wind unfortunately often kicks in unexpectedly. Or, a clear day becomes a rainy day. Ephemerella subvaria is often ephemeral, at
Category: Flies and fly tying
Robert Christmann: ‘My Favorite Fly’
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
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.