As I’ve written previously, I want to be an open book about flies and techniques. So many great folks have helped me out over the years. Glad to pay it forward. So, I wanted to write about the flies that have been working for me thus far. I think newly-stocked trout are attracted to bright
A Half-Day on the Swift River
I yesterday fished the Swift River for a few hours. Finishing my taxes was pretty stressful, and I didn’t have any afternoon meetings scheduled. So, I decided to take a half-day of vacation time. I chatted with some anglers along the path, and everyone was in a great mood. It was a gloriously sunny and warm
Hendrickson Wets
I’ve read that it’s Hendrickson season. So, for my next outing, I’ll be chucking some Hendrickson wet flies. I’ve read that before a hatch, there’s a lot of activity happening sub-surface, and wets are the way to go. Below, are some flies I’ve tied up. The recipe is pretty simple: #14 nymph hook Brown thread
Tall Timber Lodge
Every summer, I do a long weekend at Tall Timber Lodge. Great lake and river fly fishing, friendly service, and amazing food. I will be heading up for my tenth visit next month. It is a family-run operation, with various siblings running the front desk, kitchen, and guide service. You can choose to fish Back