Edit: The Syndicate is great value for its price point. If you’re flexible on price, check out the Thomas & Thomas Contact, which is my all-time favorite rod. _________________ Syndicate’s Eric Salage was kind enough to lend me a demo rod: a 11′ 3-wt. As I wrote previously here, Syndicate is a new entrant in
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Euro-Nymphing Clinic
Housatonic River Outfitters is hosting a clinic on Sept. 24 for Euro (or, “tightline”) nymphing. Noted angler Aaron Jasper will be leading the session. I’ve caught more fish, and bigger fish, since learning the technique two years ago. Both my personal best 22″ fish, and my volume-leading 60+ fish day, were done with that technique.
A New Personal Best: a 22″ Brown Trout at the Farmington
After six long hours at the Farmington, I had landed only one fish. A very nice 6″ brown. Spots A was absolutely barren. Spot B yielded one take and the aforementioned fish. Very few bugs, the air was cold, and only a few rises in the morning. As some midges popped off, I was hopeful
‘Thinkin’ One Through’
Well, if the drought has dampened your plans for trout, there are some amazing videos through which we all can live vicariously. Up top is another great video from Amelia and Dave Jensen. The pair are famous for being able to spot trout, and they’re clearly amazing anglers, too. Enjoy!