En route to a college reunion, I decided to stop at the Natchaug and fish. Glad I did. I landed quite a few brown and tiger trout. All stockies, but I didn’t care. It was a great deal of fun. Honestly, credit should go to these folks, Frank and Max. They’ve been friends since childhood.
A Killer Fly for Brown Trout: The Slim Reaper
One fly that has been absolutely killer for browns is something I’m calling “The Slim Reaper.” I don’t know why, but brown trout go crazy for it. Maybe it’s because we’re in caddis season. Maybe it’s a combo of pink, ginger, and chartreuse. Maybe it’s because the Angora fur is super-buggy. Regardless, the fly has
Concord Outfitters Is the Bomb
I’ve been to many fly shops. My #1 most favorite one is Concord Outfitters. Andy, the owner, and his colleagues there really know their craft. They all are passionate about fly fishing and intimately know the local waters. I’ve been to places like Cabela’s, LL Bean, and Bass Pro Shop. Great inventory, but pretty soul-less
Am Downsizing My Fly Rods
I’ve been downsizing in two ways. First, I used to have five fly rods. I’m now down to two. I was finding that much of my equipment was not being used. Second, I’m going down on rod heft. I used to fish with a 5-wt. I now fish with 3-wt. most of the time, and