When summer kicks in, my best dropper flies tend to be small emergers. So, I am experimenting with some new colors, as I prep for our Pittsburg, NH, trip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) Up above is a version that I hope will do well, in a size
Slow vs. Fast Water
I’m definitely finding that fast vs. slow water makes a big difference. For the former, larger and brighter flies can work well. For the latter, small and more subdued is best. Example: I tied earlier in the year some thin and small Baetis emergers in a size 18 (edit: recipe here). They work phenomenally well
Prep
A happy Father’s Day to all! I usually fish on Father’s Day. But, this morning, I instead decided to prep for an upcoming fishing trip with some of my children. We again will be going to Tall Timber. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) One of my kids is
Farmington Trip
I did a trip to the Farmington. The rest of the family was out of town, and, I front-loaded to take two vacation days from work. It was a joy again to stay at Legends. Hosts Sal and Erin are very welcoming. The room was clean and beautiful. View this post on Instagram A post