I’m a sucker for big brown trout. They’re tough to fool. Up above is a picture from Grant Figura, a guide who covers the Swift, Deerfield, and Westfield East Branch rivers. He recently wrote a blog post about chasing wild browns. While many anglers are chasing the newly-stocked trout, the idea of finding a quieter
Category: Westfield River
Green Weenies
Stocking trucks are rolling early for you guys, and soon the main rivers like the Swift, Westfield, and Deerfield will be swarming with trout. Great time to bring any of your kids, younger relatives, or neighbors out… for anyone who hasn’t done much fishing and is looking to give it a try, now’s the time.
The Westfield River East Branch: Best Flies and Spots
TL;DR: Best flies and spots for the Westfield River East Branch. The prettiest river in Massachusetts. As spring arrives, I often will be fishing the Westfield East Branch. It is my favorite Massachusetts river. I once hooked a massive brown there, and there is a report of three- to four-lb. browns living in the more
A Year to Remember
It was a fun and educational 2015 for me. I learned a great deal about dry-fly fishing and took up fly tying. Fished in MA, CT, and NH. Fell in the water a few times, too! I write this because I was going through some of my old blog posts and feel very grateful. Learned