When nymphing, I tend to use barbless jig hooks. I first heard about them from competitive fly fishing anglers, who incorporate them with slotted tungsten beads into anchor flies in a Euro-nymphing set-up. So, I bought some and fished them. I caught fish. So, I bought more sizes. I really like this style of a
Category: Flies and fly tying
Interview: Tim Cammisa, TroutAndFeather.com
Tim Cammisa’s YouTube channel had over one million views as of December 2015. That’s because his fly tying videos are simply amazing. Tim offers extremely valuable advice on flies and how and when to fish them. So, when I started to make flies, I watched many of his videos and continue to do so, as
Gary Metras: 1,000+ Trout in One Year
Gary Metras is a Renaissance man. I ran into him a few times while fly fishing, and we over time began to chat. The more I spoke with him, the more I learned about trout and his fascinating background. And, he is one incredible angler. He last year landed 1,000+ trout, about which he
Green Weenies
Stocking trucks are rolling early for you guys, and soon the main rivers like the Swift, Westfield, and Deerfield will be swarming with trout. Great time to bring any of your kids, younger relatives, or neighbors out… for anyone who hasn’t done much fishing and is looking to give it a try, now’s the time.