It’s been a while since I set out with a clear plan to fish streamers. I had a successful nymphing session on the day before Thanksgiving, highlighted by a stout, multi-year holdover brown. After messaging with Andy Lyons about the likelihood of the fish being a wild specimen, the topic shifted to the movement habits
At the Bench: Parachute Post Dry Flies
I don’t know who invented them, but, I love fishing small dry flies that feature parachute posts. They’re easy to see, float flush in the surface film, and just plain work. I use them at the most pressured spots at the Swift and Farmington C&R stretches. The flies did particularly well during the 2016 drought
‘Narrow Window’
This is a truly informative video that also is fun to watch. I love the videos that Dave and Amelia Jensen produce. I learn a great deal, they’re beautifully shot, and they’re often minimalist: just the fish, the river, and their voices. I have one of Amelia’s paintings. I walk by it a few times
Blog Ranking: #25 in the World
Well, this is a surprise. We just got word that we are ranked #25 in the world among English-speaking fly-fishing blogs. Full list here. So, many thanks again to our readers and writers! We only recently started our social media channels, and so, hopefully, with your help, we can continue to do well. Honesty, all