What is ABT? ABT is an acronym for “Always Be Tying.” If there is one thing I do more than fish, it’s tying flies. And, I attribute a lot of my success to keeping my patterns fresh. I’m constantly tying new patterns and improving time-tested winners. The possibilities are as endless as the imagination. I
Category: Flies and fly tying
Two Proven Nighttime Striper Flies
Fly fishing at night for striped bass is a very different endeavor. So, it’s really important to step a bit outside of the norm when designing night patterns. I want to share two proven patterns developed by Rich Murphy. If you fly fish for striped bass and don’t have Rich’s book, Fly Fishing for Striped
At the Bench: the CDC WD-40
Early in the season, when Hendricksons are in the water, a size 16 WD-40 has done well for me at multiple rivers. This fly did very well for me during a recent outing. I usually make the thorax with squirrel for a spiky look and add a touch of Krystal Flash on top of the
Fly Trying
My kids have been itching to put some of the flies they tied this winter to the test in front of some fish. We have had a few short outings during this unseasonably cold spring, but things finally lined up. I was able to get us in front of some of Mass Wildlife’s freshly-released brown