Just learned that the William J. Confluence Chest Pack, my favorite, is on sale at Amazon.com. 40% off. Link here. I’ve tried all sorts of packs and think this one is the best for me. My old post on that here. FYI.
Deerfield River Float Trips
Man, I wish I could go on one of these trips. Orvis Dedham is organizing some floats on the Deerfield on July 23 and 24. Here is the description: Enjoy a full day float trip down the Deerfield Rivers in Western Mass. Total cost is $225. This is one of our most popular trips. Each
Farmington River Dry Flies
I yesterday fished the Farmington. It was strange. The usual spots weren’t that productive, and the usual Euro-nymphing flies didn’t deliver. The fish most definitely were there. Some even rose just 10 feet from me. There were a ton of bugs and the trout were rising all day. The river was crammed with hatches.
Lopstick’s Bill Bernhardt
(CabinsAtLopstick.com) While fishing up in Pittsburg, NH, I ran into Bill Bernhardt of Lopstick. I can recognize him from far away. He waded downstream to leave the river and stopped to say hello. Bill is a fly fishing guide. I’m a huge fan of his. In 2007, as a complete newbie, he taught me to fly