I love the Reddit fly fishing sub-group. On it, I learned of a cheap way to get studs for my wading boots. Rather than pay $30+ for a set, I’m using Kold Kutter screws at a 90% discount. These are the screws put on dirt bikes for races on ice. Really. Here is a great
Gear Review: Stomach Pump (No, Really)
OK, if you’re a fan of PETA, this post is not for you. As you know, I’m all about cheap and highly effective fly fishing gear. If you click on “gear review” at the right end side of the blog, you’ll see other items that I’ve found helpful. Here’s one: a fish stomach pump. I
The Most Underrated Fish in MA
Yes, it’s carp. MA is loaded with them, but nobody fly fishes for them. Why? A lot of reasons. “Carp are trash fish” “They are hard to catch” “They aren’t pretty” “They are hard to find” I’ve heard all these before, and many more. Truth is, some of the are valid points. Carp can certainly
Landing Big Swift River Trout on Light Tippet
The Swift C&R area is unique: super-clear and shallow water and wily rainbows that have been hooked and released multiple times. And, some really big trout that are very leader-shy. So, there’s a challenge: how light a tippet do you use for savvy fish vs. having a big fish break off? I’ve shared previously about