With small Blue Winged Olives starting to hatch, I’ve been tying small parachute dries down to a size 24. Last time out on the Farmington, after the Trico spinner fall ended, it was the only fly that took fish for me. There are many ways to tie a small parachute fly. You can use CDC
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40% Off and Free Shipping at Orvis
Just saw that Orvis is running a huge sale. Items include reels, sunglasses, strike indicators and tippets (click here). There’s also a code on their web site at the top for free shipping. Offer ends August 22, 12 pm ET.
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
Lopstick’s Bill Bernhardt
(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