There are everyday anglers and then there are guides. There are guides and then there are those with afición, as Hemingway described in The Sun Also Rises. These are people with deep passion for something. I would put Derrick Kirkpatrick and Zach St. Amand in that bucket. I was fortunate to take a fly-tying clinic
Dropping in at Concord Outfitters in Concord, Mass. – #supportyourlocalflyshop
Concord Outfitters has been in business for 26 years, maintaining an online ecommerce shop and serving the Greater Boston area with their brick and mortar location. The owner, Andy Bonzagni, is passionate about teaching others, small businesses, community involvement such as supporting local youth sports teams, and helping out the general public to find fishy
Pat Dorsey and Fishing Emergers
Famous guide Pat Dorsey just seems to know a lot about many things. Given that he guides at highly-pressured waters in Colorado, he represents a wealth of knowledge. To that end, his interview on the Orvis podcast was full of gems. It’s an older podcast but IMO is worth a listen or relisten. If you’re
Joe Goodspeed’s Crayfish Jig
It’s an incredible fly for large trout. I try to fish only flies that I make, but I make an exception for Joe Goodspeed’s crayfish pattern. I have a few of them in my box. In the right conditions and at the right water, it’s a great fly. I blogged before how Joe targets big