This time of year the surface action slows and most of us turn to nymphs and streamers. Here are three streamer patterns that I’ve tied and fished successfully over the past year. All will work in both cold and warm water. The Guinness Trout – I’m a big fan of Ralph Long of Ralph’s Fly […]
Product Review: Fishpond Buckhorn Sling
December 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Had a chance to review the Fishpond Buckhorn Sling for the past few weeks. I’ve used other Fishpond products before, and find them to be well constructed with plenty of useful features. Here are a few of the specifics from the product spec for the Buckhorn Sling: Cyclepond Fishpond fabric YKK Aquaguard #8 external water resistant zippered […]
A Fall Day on the Housatonic
October 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Changing My Mind: Exploring a Small Stream for Wild Trout, November 2013
November 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
At some point in time, most of us have driven by skinny waters close to home and wondered if they’re fishable. For whatever reason, we decide not to explore their potential, dismissing them as too small or classifying them as drainage. Yesterday I decided to test my opinion of a small stream that runs near […]
What Did The Skunk Say?
November 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
November Scenes
November 3, 2013 by 4 Comments
Early Fall Trout
October 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
Fall Scenes
October 31, 2010 by 2 Comments
Fall is a great time to be out on the water. The fishing pressure on rivers and lakes drops as many anglers trade waders for camo and the start of hunting season. Others simply choose to avoid the cooler temps and occasional gusting winds that can tangle even the best casters. As hatches become less […]
Fall Morning Catch
October 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
This Sunday morning offered me an increasingly rare opportunity to get out on the water. While the rest of the family was sleeping I packed up the car and headed down the street to the local river. Fall is undoubtedly one of the more scenic times to fly fish. The reflection of the trees on the river only […]
