Here is another funny guest post from blog reader, Bill Hager, who is a chaplain at MIT, a freelance writer, and an avid fly angler from Boston. For two full days and one morning, I had my butt kicked by a destination river, the South Holston in east Tennessee. According to those who make their
A Rapid River Primer, Part 2: Tackle, Strategy, and Setting Expectations
Fast forward to 2:55 if you’re just here for the fish! March 27, 2025. This post has been edited and updated. In case you missed it, I recommend reading A Rapid River Primer, Part 1: Regulations, Access, and Ecology INTRODUCTION That old #6 rod collecting dust in the corner ever since you bought a #4
Technical Dry-Fly Fishing with Ashu
I’m not sure what it is about blog team member, Ashu Rao. Every time I fish with him, I’ve had an extraordinary outing. Maybe it is good karma, as Ashu is one of the kindest anglers out there, the person who shares flies with strangers and makes friends instantly with everyone with whom he meets.
A Rapid River Primer, Part 1: Regulations, Access, and Ecology
Many things haven’t changed since 1941! Read Part 2 of A Rapid River Primer here March 27, 2025 update – I’ve done my best to make sure that all links are still up to date. If you’re looking to fish in Northern NH or Western Maine, Tom Freedman with Top Notch Fly Fishing is