Spring is special. The earth erupts again with life, from birds chirping at dawn to refreshing April rain to outdoor scenery that beckons. In the spring, I try to hit freestones before they warm up and flows go down to trickles. There’s a particular stretch where I’ve caught all sorts of fish. It’s stocked with
Spring Scratches
With the Mrs. out with a friend this afternoon, on a lark, I checked the river gauges. Some rivers were starting to come down from all of the rain we’ve received. With the wind tapered off, it seemed like a good time to fish. I went to a Connecticut freestone that offers fishy water, scenery,
Orvis Interview with Jason Randall
I’ve mentioned Jason Randall in the past a few times. He has a great book out on how trout see and sense. I of course later on forgot many of his insights. So, it was great to hear his most recent interview on this Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast. As the intro blurb writes: Can trout see
New Zealand Browns
With our rivers blown out again, I haven’t been able to fish. The next best thing: videos. Above, is a very cool video from the Jensens, who seem to make annual trips to New Zealand. The fish are huge, the scenery is stunning, and their voiceovers are very interesting. They describe in real-time how they