Sometimes, a little technology has a big impact. I’ve been using Loon UV Knot Sense, which is a thin liquid adhesive that bonds when you shine upon it ultraviolet light. It is pretty cheap. I did so because sometimes a big fish breaks me off high up in the leader of my Euro-nymphing rig. It
Category: Gear reviews
My Go-To Dry Fly Rig for the Swift River
I a few months ago started fly fishing with dries on the Swift. As you know, it’s known for its wily trout and technical fishing. I’ve been tweaking my approach and have settled on a set-up that has worked well overall. I’m sure you have your own preferences, but here is what has worked
New Zealand Strike Indicators
I don’t like fishing with strike indicators. But, for long runs, there’s nothing better. An example of that is the Swift River hatchery pipe area. You have the opportunity to do some long sub-surface drifts. There also are many long runs at the Westfield and Millers rivers. I also have a theory that wily trout
Get Some Frog’s Fanny
As we head towards autumn and winter, most anglers will be fishing small flies. That’s because midges will be the most abundant source of food for trout. And, some are super tiny. If you can bear it, find or tie some midge flies down to size 32, the smallest hook size manufactured. On some days