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
Easily Track Fly Fishing Blogs and River Reports
I follow quite a few fly fishing blogs and the Orvis fly fishing news posts. I do so because I learn a great deal from reading them, and most important, it’s fun. To track everything in one easy frame, I use Feedly.com. It’s free and will work on your computer, as well as your various