I peeked ahead at the weather forecast. It looks like we’re getting more rain the next few weeks. Moreover, a weather forecast below confirms that it will be wet. I’m good with that. After last summer’s drought, I’m seeing fewer holdovers at my favorite freestones. So, if you’ll be fishing the next few weeks, I
Category: Techniques
Naked Nymphing
Here is a cool video on a technique that can work on clear and shallow water. It works best when you’re below the fish and can see their behavior. It is similar to the “sight nymphing” technique about which noted guide Ed Engle writes in Fishing Small Flies: no indicator, a weighted nymph, and you
The Tippet Wrap
Here’s a clever way to tie an improved clinch knot on a cold day. Pretty cool.
Floating the Sighter
Was a day for stealth, and nine takes made for happy hunting. One of the trout coughed up a baby brookie. HT: @flyfishfood Mil Spec Baetis. HT: ‘Modern Nymphing’ video from @lanceeganflyfishing @tactical_flyfisher. HT: Pointers from @nickmeloy. #catchandrelease #sageflyfishing #floatthatsighter #euronymphing #orvis #flyfishing #barbless #burp A post shared by BlogFlyFishMA (@blogflyfishma) on Feb 4, 2017