Housatonic River Outfitters is hosting a clinic on Sept. 24 for Euro (or, “tightline”) nymphing. Noted angler Aaron Jasper will be leading the session. I’ve caught more fish, and bigger fish, since learning the technique two years ago. Both my personal best 22″ fish, and my volume-leading 60+ fish day, were done with that technique.
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Cynthia Harkness
I swung by Orvis Dedham to exchange some fly tying materials and was grateful to see Cynthia Harkness. I met her a few years ago, and she is a true Fish Whisperer. I was just starting to fly fish regularly, and she was the first person to tell me about some local rivers, techniques, and
UpCountry’s Advice for Late-Summer Fly Fishing
The good folks at UpCountry regularly post about what’s happening at the Farmington. They also suggest what flies to use. It’s relevant, as it to me already feels like August out there. And, that can be a tough month for fly fishing. Bugs for the most part get smaller as summer progresses. And, fish have
Deerfield River Float Trips
Man, I wish I could go on one of these trips. Orvis Dedham is organizing some floats on the Deerfield on July 23 and 24. Here is the description: Enjoy a full day float trip down the Deerfield Rivers in Western Mass. Total cost is $225. This is one of our most popular trips. Each