Swift River fly fishing is unique. It is like fishing at an aquarium. Once you get the hang of it, though, it isn’t that tough. Troy’s overview below includes the best flies and best spots. You do not need a guide. If you are new to fly fishing, go to the Hatchery Pipe (overview here),
Quick Report
Hey guys, its been a few days, but I’ve got a quick rivers report. Hit the Squannacook on Saturday. I started by dredging nymphs and San Juan Worms in the bottom of every pool I could find, but got nothing. I switched it up and put on woolly bugger. I hooked and lost a few,
Why 10% of the Fishermen Catch 90% of the Fish
One word. Connections. Ever wonder how your buddy, who goes fishing once a month, always catches tons of huge fish on his trips? He barely goes fishing, but whenever he goes, they are always biting. Luck? Probably not. Connections probably play a bigger role. What do I mean by connections? I am talking about having
The Hot Spot Soft Hackle
Yesterday I mentioned how I had good success at the Swift with my new “creation”. First, it is not really a creation; it’s more of a hybrid. And it may not be new, because with all the tiers out there, there are constantly new patterns coming out, so I’m not trying to steal the credit