Gary Metras kindly reached out after reading our recent post about winter fly fishing. As you may recall, Gary is an avid angler (our interview with him is here, his Swift River winter fly fishing guide is here). He also is a published poet. Here is one of his recent works, called “On the Last
At the Vise: Purple and Some Experiments
Sometimes, I tie because I need to replenish the ol’ reliables. Sometimes, I tie for fun. Recently, it has been the latter. I decided to work on the Buckskin Nymph after seeing Pat Dorsey post that it was one of his most effective winter flies. So, I bought some materials via Amazon, which ended up
Gear Reviews: Three Essentials for Winter Fly Fishing
Winter is a great time to fish (more here). There’s an austere simplicity about it and an almost surreal view of a river landscape that was once verdant and teeming with life. I love winter fly fishing. The complication? How to keep warm. Over the years, I’ve learned some painful lessons about what not to
Winter Fly Fishing Is the Best
Winter fly fishing is hit-or-miss in terms of numbers, but offers tremendous and unique rewards. Most rivers are largely devoid of anglers, the landscape is stark, and the elements can be challenging. Whether it be precipitation, wind or cold, there’s always something tempting you to stay at home or reel up for a warm car