What is the rarest fish to catch in MA? The musky. Every year, fewer musky are submitted for sport fishing awards than any other fish in MA. They are just hands down hard to catch. So lets start back to last summer (2013). I am on Lake Quinsigamond in Worchester. I am throwing big 7 inch
Category: Flies and fly tying
Mice in Mass?!
Mice are hands down the most fun fly to fish. There’s not even a question. Between the viscous strikes and crazy jumps, and the fact that mice bring up the biggest fish in the river, there’s plenty of reasons to fish with mouse flies. I was fortunate enough to fish in Alaska a few years
The Hot Spot Soft Hackle
Yesterday I mentioned how I had good success at the Swift with my new “creation”. First, it is not really a creation; it’s more of a hybrid. And it may not be new, because with all the tiers out there, there are constantly new patterns coming out, so I’m not trying to steal the credit
Top Ten Small Stream Flies
I love fishing small streams for native brook trout. The scenery is beautiful, the fishing can be great, and it is just a great way to relax. There is nothing I enjoy more than heading off into a local forest, bamboo rod and wooden fly box in hand, ready for a day of brookie fishing.