(CabinsAtLopstick.com) While fishing up in Pittsburg, NH, I ran into Bill Bernhardt of Lopstick. I can recognize him from far away. He waded downstream to leave the river and stopped to say hello. Bill is a fly fishing guide. I’m a huge fan of his. In 2007, as a complete newbie, he taught me to fly
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Fishing with Zach St. Amand
Ok, that was insane. Landed a few dozen trout at the Farmington and just stopped counting. Best part of the day was going out in the morning with guide Zach St. Amand. I thought I knew how to nymph. I’ve had a lot of success with it. Have not hired a guide in about 10
Jim Barr of Skinny Water Charters
If you like saltwater fly fishing, think of Capt. Jim Barr of Skinny Water Charters. You might run into a cinder worm hatch, like the one in the video above. A trusted source tells me he is the real deal, and after corresponding with him, I’d have to agree. Click here for a great interview with
Chasing Wild Browns
I’m a sucker for big brown trout. They’re tough to fool. Up above is a picture from Grant Figura, a guide who covers the Swift, Deerfield, and Westfield East Branch rivers. He recently wrote a blog post about chasing wild browns. While many anglers are chasing the newly-stocked trout, the idea of finding a quieter