Competition angler Alec Baker told me about Loren Williams’ fly patterns. He is a sophisticated tightliner, who has competed on the national and global stages. Williams has a great way to create a very spiky look via a “touch dub.” You put wax on the thread, apply some wisps of dubbing, and then rotate clockwise
At the Bench: a Mini-Woolly Bugger
When water is high, a black mini-Woolly Bugger is a go-to fly. I wrote in a prior post that I would share the details, and so, I wanted to keep my promise. I read somewhere that black is the easiest color for a fish to see. I also read that a fly that “moves” water
Gear Review: Thomas and Thomas ‘Contact’ Nymphing Rod
THE SUMMARY The Thomas and Thomas 11’3″ #3 Contact now is my favorite tightlining fly rod. BACKGROUND Zach St. Amand told me that the new Thomas and Thomas “Contact” is his new favorite. I then started seeing more mentions about it on social media. Unfortunately, no fly shops near me stock it. So, I contacted
Interview: Farmington Guide Zach St. Amand
Caught this guy #leafpeeping this morning. No monsters today but lots of action. I love #fall #farmingtonriver #flugfiske #guidelife #nymphing #catchandrelease #fishing #aloneinthewoods #lamsonreels #flyfishing #newengland #fallcolors #catchingmemories #guideforhire #ilovemyjob #rioflylines #simmsfishing A post shared by Zach (@fishingwithzach) on Nov 2, 2016 at 8:05am PDT Zach St. Amand is an incredible fishing guide and a