Reel Adventures of Fly Fishing
With the local weather forecast looking less than certain, I decided to make an early morning run to a local pond for some kayak fishing. I was on the water by 6 am, and had the place to myself for 2 hours. While many ponds in the area have … [Continue reading] about Pre-breakfast Bass
Sometimes the best trips are unplanned. On the way back from one of my regular runs to Home Depot, I decided to stop at a wild trout stream near my home. It's skinny water, seasonal at best, but can hold some wild gems in the spring. I had … [Continue reading] about Accidental Purist
It's not often I get a chance to fish private water, so when Nutmeg TU announced a member trip to the Limestone Trout Club, I quickly added my name to the list. I wasn't alone. About two dozen anglers signed up for a day of trophy trout … [Continue reading] about Limestone Trout Club
This is one of our on-location shoots, the recent jamboree and annual open house at Angler's Den in Pawling, NY. It was a great day and a well-attended event, despite a blast of snow from Mother Nature. We learned a lot about Angler's Den, the … [Continue reading] about On The Fly Show #6: Open House at Angler’s Den
After some not-so-scientific research and help from friends at Nutmeg TU, I decided to go with a Peak vise. It has generally good reviews and a lot of die-hard fans based on the feedback I received. I'm still learning how to tie, and have been … [Continue reading] about My New Vise (Or Vice)