What do insanely-good anglers do that we casual ones do not? What gear gives them “edge”? What special flies? Well, here’s an interview with Alec Baker, who competes. I stumbled upon his insights while reading the fly fishing Reddit and was struck by his observations: super-insightful, practical, patient. He co-moderates the group, and it now has
Category: Techniques
Video: How to Euro-Nymph
As you may know, I switched to European-style nymphing a few years ago. And, I catch a lot more fish since doing so. It’s the style of fishing that has taken over fly fishing competitions. In fact, nearly all of the techniques were developed by folks who compete. So, if you like catching a lot
Fishing the Swift River: Top 5 Observations
The Swift is a special fishery. It’s a tailwater that offers more consistent temperature and flows for trout, and it’s reasonably close to Boston. The area above Route 9 is catch and release only, and there’s no bait allowed. What does all this mean? Wily trout. There are folks who have fished the Swift for
When Trout Aim to Kill
Some takes are soft. Others are vicious. Surprisingly, bit hits happen not just with streamers, but with nymphs, too, if you fish them “on the rise.” It’s a hugely productive technique; during a recent 32-fish day, two-thirds of the strikes came on the rise. At the end of a drift, the rig straightens out and