Peg’s Midge is a dry fly. I was intrigued the moment Tim Flagler made it in a size 26 during his recent fly-tying seminar. I like the fly because it uses few materials: some cream hackle, a hook, and a peacock herl. So, I took a shot at making a few. I used some Orvis
Category: Videos
Sweden
The Carpe Diem folks recently released some new videos. Just like their other ones, these are very good. They feature some water in northern Sweden, as well as some big char and browns on dries. I binge-watched all three in a row. You may want to watch one and then another a different day. But,
Kamchatka
On my Bucket List is a trip to Kamchatka. It’s an extraordinary expense and would require a huge amount of travel time. Who knows if I ever can swing it. But, a guy can dream, right? It’s on the list because of reports of huge fish in large numbers. Recently, I listened to a podcast
Christian Denninger
It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Blog colleague and all-around great guy, Christian Denninger, has passed away. I remember him as such a thoughtful person: He wanted people to fish with a conscience. Christian’s body was found in the woods near a stream that he used to fish. I don’t have