I had an evening meeting in Connecticut and after a quick night’s stay, awoke at 4 am. En route to home, I swung by the Farmington. What a day. Landed 11: four browns, two rainbows, and five brookies. Even better was that six took a #16 Elk Hair Caddis with orange dubbing (to mimic October
Category: Techniques
12 Months of Regular Fly Fishing: Thoughts
I love to fly fish but started fishing regularly only a year ago. Before, I would fish once a year. Now that my children are older, I’m glad that I can sneak away more regularly. So, I’m being introspective a bit and thinking about the many, many things I’ve learned this past year. The many
Grant Figura: Streamer Fishing Season!
Grant Figura is an expert angler, photographer, and fishing guide. I have long followed his blog. He also was kind enough to be willing to write a guest post about streamer fishing. Here it is. Fall is upon us and with it brings some of the best streamer fishing in New England. I love this
‘Where, When & How’ vs. Fly Selection
I read online one very seasoned angler’s advice: it’s less about the fly, and it’s more about where and when you fish. I have spent many unproductive hours on many rivers. I’d have to agree with him. I’d only add that how is important, too. I still spend way too much time on fly selection, but