(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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My Frabill Net
I’ve been receiving a few inquiries about the net I use, and so, I thought I’d write about it. I use the net below which is the Frabill 3672. It is cheap, rugged, and very light-weight. A no-brainer at $20. Its gape is 13″ x 18″, meaning it easily can land a good-sized fish. Moreover,
Podcast on Euro-Nymphing
I regularly listen to Tom Rosenbauer’s podcasts. The Q&A section up front is full of good tips and perspectives, and I also enjoy the interviews he does with various experts. In the latest episode, he interviews Jesse Haller, a competitive angler who also does Euro-nymphing. It can be a bit technical, but there were some
Group Trip to the Farmington River
Orvis Dedham is organizing a group trip to the Farmington. They’ve reserved a block of rooms at Legends B&B, which is right on the water. I’ve stayed at Legends and am a big fan. The Farmington is an incredible but huge river. Half of the fish are wild and wily brown trout. My personal best