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.
Category: Videos
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!
The Micro Pheasant Tail Nymph
As we head into autumn, I’ll be looking out for two BWO mayflies that will be hatching. There will be a Blue Winged Olive in sizes 18 to 20 (Baetis vagans) and another one in sizes 22 to 24 (Baetis intercalaris?). One of my favorite patterns is the plain ol’ Pheasant Tail. In autumn, size will