Month: June 2022
Orvis Helios 5 wt SF Review
The Helios SF 5 wt. fly rod is a pure joy to fish with. I have ardently fished faster action rods during the last few years but decided it was time to progress to a more relaxed casting stroke.
AirFlo Poly Leader Plus Floating Review
The leader is the connection between the fly line and the fly. A good leader/ formula is an integral part in the overall castability and accuracy of the fly line.
Shelta Hat Review
I originally saw this hat in a fly shop and went over to take a look. My buddy picked it up and immediately went over and made the purchase. Unfortunately, it was the last one in my size.
Pondering a pond
Author’s note: This story first ran in SPORTING CLASSICS magazine in 2015. While it’s not about fly fishing per se, it does acknowledge a special place where many of us first became lifelong fishermen; with flies, or otherwise. There are several theories on what differentiates a lake from a pond. Some say a lake is …...
Little Fish, Great Memories
In the waning light of late evening, just before the red sun slides below the treeline off in the distant west, a serenade of amphibians and insects raises from deep in the swamp and the reflections of willows on the water’s edge slowly fade into darkness. Fish are rising in the shallows along the lily …...
First Fishing Trip with Dad
The old neighborhood is lined with houses. The woods we played in now hold an abundance of brick, mortar and siding. The little creek, which once had a consistent flow from the spillway of a pond hidden back in the woods near Augusta Road, is dry. Driving through the subdivision brings happy memories and melancholy …...
The Guide’s Day
The day of a fishing guide begins early. By the time the client is met, several hours of unseen preparation have taken place in order to make the day a smooth and successful one. Every day on the river is different and local knowledge acquired over many years helps me prepare. The client is not …...
‘Cause I love that dirty water
Things are quiet in Boston at 3:00 AM. It’s a half-hour after the bars closed so the drunken madness is literally in my rearview mirror. Virtually all the traffic lights blink yellow. It may be 5 or 10 minutes before I see another car, delivery truck, or taxicab, and the morning commute hasn’t yet started. …...
Tips to Lessen Impacts to Fish When Fishing at a Lake, Reservoir During a Drought
Image creds: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City — With extreme drought conditions still impacting much of the state, many Utahns are making changes to reduce their water use. If you are planning some fishing trips to any lakes or reservoirs this summer, here are a few changes you can make to help …...
Goodnews Day
At 0530, the generator fires up, waking me. It’s cold in my house; an uninsulated, unheated Weatherport. Soon, in the midst of a sweet dream, my alarm goes off. 6 AM. I turn it off, fighting to wake. Rain patters gently on my fabric shelter, trying to make me drowse. I peel off my sleeping …...
