Just from looking around the various blogs and forums, you will see that some anglers have been absolutely crushing it fly fishing in ponds and lakes. I have always struggled fishing the stillwater, but I’ve been doing better as of late. Here are a few things that have worked for me, and tips that MA
15″ Brown Trout with a 4″ Brookie It Coughed Up
I paid a visit to the Swift. I don’t know why Lady Luck recently has come my way, but I again landed about 20 trout. All the fish were healthy, feisty, and released with no complications. A #20 BWO emerger fished as a dry with Frog’s Fanny was very effective. There were five takes in
Fish This Midge: The Miracle Nymph
A killer nymph for me has been the Miracle Nymph. It is a midge larva pattern. Fish it behind a heavier fly and it is very effective as a trailer. I really like it in sizes 20 to 24. See the video up top on how to tie one. I’ve found that both segmentation
The Westfield and Swift Rivers: A Fat 18" Rainbow
I fished the Westfield and Swift on Saturday. I was hoping to do one last trip to the Chesterfield Gorge before the water temperature became too low, and yesterday was the day. I didn’t see any cars parked as I trundled down River Road, making my way down the dirt trail and negotiating the rocks.