I wanted to write up a quick post about tying one of my own concoctions that I call the Golden Doodle. I came up with this idea a couple of years ago but in the last year and a half I’ve really refined it and come up with a solid recipe that has put
Category: Flies and fly tying
A Clinic and a New Diamondback
I’ve been tying flies for about 10 years. And today I learned how much more I have to learn. This morning I went to a fly-tying clinic being held at UpCountry. Two amazing guides led the session: Derrick Kirkpatrick and Zach St. Amand. We covered streamers, nymphs, and dry flies. I was so impressed with
Fly-Tying Clinics at UpCountry
The good folks are UpCountry are hosting fly-tying sessions with guides Zach St. Amand and Derrick Kirkpatrick. I’ve signed up for the 8:30 am session and hope to run into you there. Here is the description from UpCountry: Full-time Farmington River guides Derrick Kirkpatrick & Zach St. Amand will reveal their thought processes and open
Best Fly Fishing Gifts (2022)
I hope everyone has great Thanksgiving plans! This is our annual holiday gift guide. The blog team has pulled together items that we think have been particularly awesome. Some are old items, but most are new to our list. Feel free to forward to friends and family! As you know, we donate 100% of our