Maybe, it is coincidence. Maybe, CDC really works. But, the CDC Caddis looks good and CDC really makes a fly go. You wrap a CDC feather around the hook and add some elk hair. That’s it. I am making two versions, one with dark dun CDC and the other with pink. The latter seems to
‘Stillwater Basics for Trout’
One of my daydreams is to buy a kayak and fish with it. There are some great waters out there, such as Walden Pond. And, I’ve always wanted to stalk big fish at the lower parts of the Swift River. To that end, here is a very good video on stillwater techniques. I learned a
The Orvis Tactical Wide Gap Hook
Yesterday, I caught up with Alex. He asked about my fishing plans for today, Saturday. I had wanted to get out in the morning and fish. But, with forecasts for prolonged freezing rain, I didn’t want to risk life and limb on desolate side streets. I’ve seen way too many wipe-outs back when I used
‘Fishing Is Hope’
This is an amazing video. It’s well-made, and, also, is very moving. There are many reasons why we fish: it’s fun, relaxing and challenging. But, for me, an additional feature is that fly fishing puts my mind at a different place, that “Zen place.” It’s no wonder that it’s a soothing activity for veterans with