I’m taking two vacation days from work to do a long weekend to fish. The weather cooperated yesterday. No rain, and it was cloudy. A ton of bugs in the afternoon. Not many rises, and so, tightline and indicator nymphing were the way to go for me. The flows have gone up with the recent
Category: Techniques
Millers River Rainbows
Yes, I’m an addict. I naturally arise early most mornings. Today, Saturday, I have some family obligations at 11 am. So, when I awoke at 3 am, I did the most rational thing that I could do. Fish! So, I headed to the Millers River. I targeted a stretch that is new to me and
A Battle at the Farmington River
What a strange day yesterday at the Farmington. My usual spots and flies didn’t work. And, I got more than I could handle. Spot A, which consistently produces wild browns for me, yielded nothing. I usually get six or more hook sets there. This time, zippo. I kept trying, for hours. I went through all
Successful Fly Fishing
When I started fly fishing, I felt a bit overwhelmed. So much to remember! Over time, I’ve learned that simplification really helped. So, I’ve fished with many flies. Only a few matter. I’ve fished a lot of water on many rivers. Only a few spots really produce. I’m a big believer in the Pareto Principle.