With all of the rain this winter and spring, the Quabbin Reservoir has been spilling since January. I have not been fishing the Swift River, but the flows have made for good sightseeing at the spillway. I’ve taken a few walks along the river and learned where the trees have been removed (or deposited). When
Category: Techniques
Orvis Interview with Jason Randall
I’ve mentioned Jason Randall in the past a few times. He has a great book out on how trout see and sense. I of course later on forgot many of his insights. So, it was great to hear his most recent interview on this Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast. As the intro blurb writes: Can trout see
Breakthroughs
You may have heard that fly fishing is a sport that can engender a lifetime of learning. It is somewhat cliché, but most cliches are that way for a reason: they are based in the truth. Bringing a learning mindset when it comes fly fishing can be the key to continuing your learning process through
Sinking Lines: Hitting Rock Bottom
For the longest time, I remember reading books and articles about cutting edge streamer patterns like Blane Chocklett’s “Game Changer” or Kelly Galloup’s “Zoo Cougar” and feeling like I was missing a piece of the fly fishing puzzle. I remember buying a Game Changer from Cabela’s before I had learned to tie them for myself.