Reel Adventures of Fly Fishing
On the train ride to and from NYC I pass a number of different ponds, streams and rivers. Many are found behind barbed wire and close to the railroad tracks, often just feet away from a warehouse, parking lot or abandoned building. They range … [Continue reading] about City Water
When it comes to flyfishing, Jeff Currier has done quite a bit. He is a sought after speaker, talented artist , noted author and experienced guide. He has written several books, including Currier's Quick and Easy Guide to Warmwater Fishing. In … [Continue reading] about Interview With Jeff Currier
Just watched a great video on artist Derek DeYoung courtesy of Travis Lowe at Spring Creek Films. According to Travis, "It’s hard to tell what came first for Derek DeYoung angling or art? At the age of 6, Derek was declaring to friends and family … [Continue reading] about Canvasfish
Shortly before Christmas I built a 9' 4 wt rod based on a J Stockard Forecast fly rod kit. It has a blue 4-piece Batson IM6 blank, a gunsmoke reel seat with rosewood insert, and a quality cork grip. Including shipping it was $90. Add in a $5 rod … [Continue reading] about A New Rod for 2012
It's that time again - another issue of This Is Fly has hit the online shelf. The Feb/Mar issue is filled with some great stories, including bamboo rods built by a kid from New Jersey, fly fishing punk rockers Pegboy, winter tarpon fishing, … [Continue reading] about This Is Fly, No. 33