From Jo: One of the best parts of fly fishing is meeting thoughtful anglers on the water. I met Damon Matus at the Farmington. He and I decided to split some water. It was fun to compare notes. Fast forward, and we have kept in touch via Instagram. So, I’m very glad that he is
Gear Review: Orvis Silver Sonic Guide Waders
TL;DR: With waders, you get what you pay for. I really like the Orvis Silver Sonic Guide Waders. I’ve gone through many pairs of waders from many manufacturers. My first three pairs were all at the low-end of the price range. And, they all leaked pretty quick. DIY Aquaseal didn’t work for me either. Gradually,
Something to Consider After Heavy Rains and Increased Flows
This past week, we were lucky to get some much needed rains here in New England. My home river, the Farmington, was a beneficiary and got a nice push of water with the total flows peaking at about 3500 cfs. Now I love flows between 300-500 cfs and will fish comfortably up to 1200 cfs,
At the Bench: Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior
One of my go-to flies this past year is Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior. For some reason, trout really love it. It’s bright, has an interesting thorax from a magical material, and has a red-thread body underneath some plastic material. And, it’s extremely rugged. As I’ve blogged before, Lance is on the national fly fishing team.