Had a chance to spend some time pond and river fishing this weekend. First stop was the local pond, where I tried out some new poppers, successfully netting two bluegills in about one hour. Later in the afternoon, I went with a friend down to the … [Continue reading] about ‘Bows and Bluegills
Worth Waiting For
This picture was taken on the Housatonic River last summer. I arrived at the river early and was given a chilly reception, embraced only by the rising fog and rushing water, which tumbled over the rocks and tested my balance. Moving down … [Continue reading] about Worth Waiting For
First Fish on the New Fiberglass Rod
Spent a few hours today on the Farmington River with the 6’6” 5 wt fiberglass rod that I just finished building. I’m happy to say that it was a chilly but successful inaugural trip for the rod, and my first fish of 2010. Air temps were in the … [Continue reading] about First Fish on the New Fiberglass Rod
Fiberglass Fly Rod Build – Part 3
The guides, hook keeper and tip top are all wrapped with thread, so it is time to start the final part of the rod build - applying a color preservative typically referred to as color lock and then the epoxy. Key to this step will be the use of a … [Continue reading] about Fiberglass Fly Rod Build – Part 3
How to Build a Bamboo Rod (and why I’ll never do it!)
I always thought that building a bamboo rod would take time, patience and talent - 3 areas where I admittedly fall short. Joel Anderson has put together a great step-by-step photo essay on how to build a bamboo rod on the Fly Fishing in Maine web … [Continue reading] about How to Build a Bamboo Rod (and why I’ll never do it!)