After a lot of fishing, I’m happy to declare: the Diamondback Aeroflex 9′ 5-wt. is an unbelievable product at a fair price. Last summer, I purchased that rod and the new Orvis Helios 4, also in a 5-wt. I fished both of them extensively in Montana, sometimes on the same day. I have also kept
Tying Small Flies
I hope everyone is well out there. The fall semester is pretty crushing for me this year and so I haven’t been fishing much. I am also getting my firearms and hunting licenses, which means taking a few courses here in Massachusetts to qualify. It has been fun to learn something new, and I am
A Few Tips for the Fall Run
After a summer of record high temperatures, intense humidity and plenty of harsh weather, I couldn’t be more grateful for September. I’m not much of a summer person to begin with. That’s partly because I just don’t get the same fishing opportunities that come with spring, fall and even winter. I think many anglers who
Salvaged Trip
A buddy and I have an annual fishing trip. It usually involves a float trip somewhere in New England, a couple of good meals, and much catching up. I have been dead set on floating one of the premier rivers in Western Mass. This river has been quite the mystery to me, as I have