Angler, writer, doctor and friend Brian Irwin from New Hampshire is putting together a GoFundMe for a relief effort for the Bahamas. Fly fishing was the origin of his previous trips to the Bahamas. What really comes through from his visits are the relationships forged with the people of the Bahamas who have become his
The Small Stuff
What’s better than an unexpected Trico spinner fall? I don’t know. I rarely fish on Sundays but was able to fulfill my personal and family obligations yesterday, and so, headed to the Farmington early to be on the water by dawn. I entertained thoughts of going to the Swift, but Alex Bagdonas was there yesterday
Videos: Davy Wotton and Kelly Galloup
After listening to an Orvis podcast that featured Davy Wotton, inventor of my favorite knot, the Double Davy, I hit the Internet and stumbled upon some great videos on Amazon Prime. Wotton has two great videos there, Wet Fly Ways and Midge Magic Fishing. Both are absolutely outstanding, and I learned a ton. He covers
Laborless Day Weekend
It was a bit last minute, but one of my college-aged kids wanted to fish. September is a tough time to dupe trout, at least for me. The big bug hatches are over, and the fish are awaiting the spawning season. Plus, they’ve seen quite a few flies already. So, I decided to head north