I went to the Westfield River today. Windy and water at a chilly 38 degrees. No bumps or strikes. Sometimes the trout are on. Sometimes they’re not. That’s fly fishing. But, it was fun to fish in Cummington for the first time. The Westfield really is a special place and it is a beautiful river.
Gear Review: C&F Patch (and, a Gratuitous Swift ‘Bow)
C&F has a cool chest patch. I really like it because it’s small, lightweight, and has some unique features. Good value for the money, IMO. First, one side of the box has magnets. It’s a great place to quickly place flies and let them dry. The flies stick to the magnets. The sides of
Trout Stocking in Massachusetts
I awoke this morning to find an ever-shrinking pile of snow outside the window. In fact, where I am, 80% of the snow is gone. Curious, I decided to see how much snow is left on the ground in Massachusetts. I found this map (more here): The non-green colors show where snow is currently, with
How Much Does it Take to Start Tying Flies?
Once I started tying, I gained a better idea of what I was imitating, realized that flies aren’t really worth $2.75 a piece, and didn’t worry as much about casting into a tough spot, even if it meant losing a fly. Now that I have 15 to 20 years of fly tying experience under my