I spent two half-days fishing the Millers. The river is at a decent level, and loads of fish were around, both newly-stocked and ones that survived the summer. I landed dozens each time. It was particularly fun to see some very dark rainbows. I wonder how long it takes for trout to shed their silvery
Category: Fly shops
Euro-Nymphing Clinic
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.
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