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Patrick and Anthony are two of MA’s newest guides, specializing in everything from trout to stripers with an emphasis on conservation and teaching the next generation of anglers. Both are hardcore, fishing many times a week regardless of the conditions, and have a lot of experience on Massachusetts waters. Additionally, Patrick and Anthony are Swift
I had the opportunity this weekend to take a friend out fly fishing for their very first time. I always enjoy sharing this passion with others who are interested in learning. I didn’t really have any mentors when I started fly fishing. Had I known anybody else who fly fished at that time I’m sure
As we head into autumn, I’ll be looking out for two BWO mayflies that will be hatching. There will be a Blue Winged Olive in sizes 18 to 20 (Baetis vagans) and another one in sizes 22 to 24 (Baetis intercalaris?). One of my favorite patterns is the plain ol’ Pheasant Tail. In autumn, size will
As I’ve written before, I’m a huge fan of Ed Engle. He is the king of fishing small flies. He regularly fishes, and used to guide at, highly-pressured Colorado tailwaters. Why does he fish small flies? “Because that’s what trout want,” he says. I took Ed’s seminar at last year’s Fly Fishing Show and have
