This week I did something unusual on the river. I lied. Having success fishing at a popular spot on the Swift River, I paused when an older angler waded in beside me and asked, “What are they taking?” Maybe it was the fact that he asked right off the bat. No chit chat. No preamble.
Your Next Must-Read Fly Fishing Book for 2024
If you’re looking for a good fly fishing book, look no further. The list below are available for purchase or possibly at your local library. If you buy using the affiliate links below the proceeds will go to this blog’s selected not for profit organizations. The Believer by David Coggins. The most enjoyable book on
Gear Review: Diamondback Aeroflex
After a lot of fishing, I’m happy to declare: the Diamondback Aeroflex 9′ 5-wt. is an unbelievable product at a fair price. Last summer, I purchased that rod and the new Orvis Helios 4, also in a 5-wt. I fished both of them extensively in Montana, sometimes on the same day. I have also kept
Tying Small Flies
I hope everyone is well out there. The fall semester is pretty crushing for me this year and so I haven’t been fishing much. I am also getting my firearms and hunting licenses, which means taking a few courses here in Massachusetts to qualify. It has been fun to learn something new, and I am