Caught this guy #leafpeeping this morning. No monsters today but lots of action. I love #fall #farmingtonriver #flugfiske #guidelife #nymphing #catchandrelease #fishing #aloneinthewoods #lamsonreels #flyfishing #newengland #fallcolors #catchingmemories #guideforhire #ilovemyjob #rioflylines #simmsfishing A post shared by Zach (@fishingwithzach) on Nov 2, 2016 at 8:05am PDT Zach St. Amand is an incredible fishing guide and a
Category: Techniques
May Rain and Flies to Use
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
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.