Since starting this blog a few years back, I’ve tried to steer clear of any controversial or political topics. I believe fly fishing is a way to get outside and forget about all the daily problems of life and stuff like politics and big issues. But one environment issue I will bring up is public
A New Friend
Brief outing to #floatthatsighter #euronymphing #orvis #flyfishing #barbless #sageflyfish A post shared by BlogFlyFishMA (@blogflyfishma) on Jan 6, 2017 at 12:50pm PST My work schedule has been very hectic, and this weekend will be, too. So, with just a short window after work on Friday, I decided to squeeze in a brief outing at some
Pat’s Rubber Legs
A very simple but effective fly is the Pat’s Rubber Legs, a stonefly pattern. I first fished this at the Upper Madison above Reynold’s Pass. It did wonders. Since then, I’ve learned to tie my own flies. I’m amazed by how easy it is to tie the Pat’s. I’ve caught many browns on this fly.
More upcoming events
Two upcoming events worth checking out: 1) The Fly Fishing Show in Marlborough, MA January 20-22. I’ve never been to this particular show but I’ve been to similar events elsewhere. There are some real fly fishing legends giving seminars here – Gary Borger, one of my favorites. The lineup really is impressive and I’m planning