I again went the Swift. At one point, I saw my nymph quickly disappear, set the hook, and saw the rod bend sharply. I thought it would be a rainbow, but as I pulled in the feisty fish, it wasn’t one. It was a brook trout, about 10″ to 11″. Pulled like crazy. Maybe it
‘Where, When & How’ vs. Fly Selection
I read online one very seasoned angler’s advice: it’s less about the fly, and it’s more about where and when you fish. I have spent many unproductive hours on many rivers. I’d have to agree with him. I’d only add that how is important, too. I still spend way too much time on fly selection, but
New Zealand Strike Indicators
I don’t like fishing with strike indicators. But, for long runs, there’s nothing better. An example of that is the Swift River hatchery pipe area. You have the opportunity to do some long sub-surface drifts. There also are many long runs at the Westfield and Millers rivers. I also have a theory that wily trout
Overview: The Swift River Hatchery Pipe Area
TL;DR: Great for new anglers, and you don’t need a guide. For flies, read below and click here, here, and here. For the Swift around Rt.9, including the Y-Pool, click here. The area below Bondsville is productive and faces much less pressure. Legendary angler Gary Metras has a special presentation on winter fly fishing at