The Swift River’s trout have a well-deserved reputation. On the average day, the angler can expect to encounter trout that have variously been described as discerning, persnickety, stubborn, educated, rude, aggravating, spiteful, picky, frustrating and uncooperative. Of course there are periodic breaks when MassWildlife brings in fresh blood, but the truth is that even the
A Snowy Outing
The one positive aspect of 2020 for me has been the opportunity to fish with good friends. That’s why when good friends Rob and Carter expressed an interest in fishing, I immediately obliged. Carter goes to school on the other side of the country, and as such we don’t get to see him often. For
Gear Review: The Thomas and Thomas Contact II
European style nymphing rods have come a long way in the last five years. Manufacturers are keeping up with the sport by creating rods that cover a wider range of presentations with the ability to fish lighter nymphs at greater distances. Thomas and Thomas remains a solid leader in this corner with a redesign of
Joy
Numerous studies show that you can re-wire your brain. And, for me, fly fishing is a big part of that. We live in a golden age for neuroscience, as brain-scanning technologies have become cheap and ubiquitous. They’ve given science an incredible view into our inner brains. A few key takeaways: Neurons that fire together get