Maybe, it is coincidence. Maybe, CDC really works. But, the CDC Caddis looks good and CDC really makes a fly go. You wrap a CDC feather around the hook and add some elk hair. That’s it. I am making two versions, one with dark dun CDC and the other with pink. The latter seems to
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‘Stillwater Basics for Trout’
One of my daydreams is to buy a kayak and fish with it. There are some great waters out there, such as Walden Pond. And, I’ve always wanted to stalk big fish at the lower parts of the Swift River. To that end, here is a very good video on stillwater techniques. I learned a
‘Fishing Is Hope’
This is an amazing video. It’s well-made, and, also, is very moving. There are many reasons why we fish: it’s fun, relaxing and challenging. But, for me, an additional feature is that fly fishing puts my mind at a different place, that “Zen place.” It’s no wonder that it’s a soothing activity for veterans with
2018 Fly Fishing Show: Tim Flagler and Ed Engle
I was really excited to see on social media that noted fly tier Tim Flagler will be leading a class at the Marlborough show. So, I’ve signed up. The class will be focused on making small flies. I’m a huge fan of Tim’s work. For example, here is an ingenious Micro Egg pattern. A few