What is ABT? ABT is an acronym for “Always Be Tying.” If there is one thing I do more than fish, it’s tying flies. And, I attribute a lot of my success to keeping my patterns fresh. I’m constantly tying new patterns and improving time-tested winners. The possibilities are as endless as the imagination. I
The Jim Gariepy Memorial Fly Fishing Tournament
Deerfield River Watershed Trout Unlimited is having its annual Single Fly Event on June 2 and 3. Coincidentally, that will be during the Massachusetts free fishing weekend, so no license is needed. You will only be allowed to use one fly all day Saturday, and, on Sunday, you will use a second non-similar fly all
May Cinder Worm Hatches
How much do you know about these cinder worm hatches? People don’t talk about them much, except for those of us who chase after them, sometimes successfully. They are worms one- to three-inches in length of various colors (pink, orange, brown, etc.). They swarm on the surface of the salt ponds in Rhode Island and
Deerfield Brown Trout?
I re-arranged my schedule and took a vacation day yesterday. I fished the Deerfield for a half-day and hit the Millers on the way home. With lower flows happening for a bit each day, the Deerfield was too good to pass up. And, this weekend is loaded with family activities. Also, I’ve been keeping an