Follow Jay on Instagram @handmade_angler. Jay Aylward of The Handmade Angler is arguably the best all around freshwater fly fishing guide in Massachusetts. He is currently the only Orvis-Endorsed freshwater guide in the state. Not only does Jay offer wade and drift boat trips for trout, he also takes clients out for warm-water trips on
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Father’s Day 2021
My dad’s friends wanted me to take them fishing for a long time Unfortunately, conflicting schedules and life got in the way. Luckily, Fathers’ Day weekend presented a good opportunity so I quickly contacted Phil Nogee and Cam Chioffi of Harrison Anglers and booked a float. Over two months went by and the anticipation built.
That ‘Bow
When my friend Steve Mirin, aka “Doc,” pinged me to see if I’d be up for a float with Chris Jackson, the answer was a strong and quick “yes.” Chris could only do a half-day with us, which freed Doc to visit family en route to Western Massachusetts and let me target some picky fish
Bend of Brothers
This past Thursday I arranged a fly fishing trip for five of my colleagues who are leaders in the organization for which we work. This is the eighth year in a row we have had our “fishing extravaganza” where we see if we can put a few good bends in our rods. For the most
