It could be by imagination, but I’ve noticed trout at times notice a particular color: hot pink. It’s a color I use for SJWs, the JT Special streamer, and my favorite egg pattern. Since the Swift is so shallow and clear, it’s very easy to see how trout react to various flies. I’ve noticed that when
Tying Small Soft Hackles for the Swift River
(Soft-Hackled Frenchies) For me, small soft-hackled flies have been key at the Swift River. On my last outing there, I had good luck with a #22 soft hackle. When I fished the Swift last winter, it continued to fish well until January. A great tandem rig was a soft-hackled fly paired with the WD-40, and
Great Video of New Zealand Trout
Every winter, Dave and Amelia Jensen of Fly Fish Alberta go to New Zealand. It’s summer there, and they fish for big browns. I’d love to go one day, but, in the meantime, I’ll have to be content with watching videos, like this one below. Some amazing fish and amazing takes.
Fishing the Swift River: Top 5 Observations
The Swift is a special fishery. It’s a tailwater that offers more consistent temperature and flows for trout, and it’s reasonably close to Boston. The area above Route 9 is catch and release only, and there’s no bait allowed. What does all this mean? Wily trout. There are folks who have fished the Swift for