Yesterday, I caught up with Alex. He asked about my fishing plans for today, Saturday. I had wanted to get out in the morning and fish. But, with forecasts for prolonged freezing rain, I didn’t want to risk life and limb on desolate side streets. I’ve seen way too many wipe-outs back when I used
Category: Orvis
Gear Review: Orvis Silver Sonic Guide Waders
TL;DR: With waders, you get what you pay for. I really like the Orvis Silver Sonic Guide Waders. I’ve gone through many pairs of waders from many manufacturers. My first three pairs were all at the low-end of the price range. And, they all leaked pretty quick. DIY Aquaseal didn’t work for me either. Gradually,
Best Fly Fishing Books
TL;DR: The best fly fishing books for me. Ones that really help even to today. The more open-minded I’ve been, the more fish I’ve caught. Maybe it’s karma, but arrogance kills knowledge-seeking. So, I read a great deal and follow dozens of fly fishing blogs and read many books. Many fly fishing books are duds,
Fluorescent Orange Flies: They Work
One of the most effective colors in my fly tying arsenal is this: fluorescent orange. That color has worked wonders at the Farmington, Millers and Westfield East Branch rivers. I work with UTC thread to incorporate that color into some of my nymphs. Easy to do so. View this post on Instagram A post shared