From Jo: One of the best parts of fly fishing is meeting thoughtful anglers on the water. I met Damon Matus at the Farmington. He and I decided to split some water. It was fun to compare notes. Fast forward, and we have kept in touch via Instagram. So, I’m very glad that he is
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Something to Consider After Heavy Rains and Increased Flows
This past week, we were lucky to get some much needed rains here in New England. My home river, the Farmington, was a beneficiary and got a nice push of water with the total flows peaking at about 3500 cfs. Now I love flows between 300-500 cfs and will fish comfortably up to 1200 cfs,
Fall Fly Fishing on the Farmington River
Today, I want to share with you some sound advice that will help improve your productivity next time you head out for some fall fly fishing. The end of October can be a frustrating time to target trout on your local rivers and streams. It’s the time of the year when the glory hatches are
How to Find Fishy Spots
TL;DR: If you’re in Southern New England, buy Tom Fuller’s book. Use Google Maps. Build your visual memory. As you know, we have written quite a few river overviews to feature waters that tend to be accessible, stocked and productive (link here). I thought I’d share with you one person’s journey to find them. Your