I’m pleased to share that I will be speaking at the Concord Rod & Gun Club in early February. I’ll be sharing some video, as well as lots of photos and stories. Come on out — hope to see you there!
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Photos: Marlborough Fly Fishing Show
Another year, another Marlborough show. It’s always a fun time, seeing fishing faces and friends you only see once and a while through the winter months.
Read More >>Article in The Drake: Hooké Vibes
After my piece this fall about striped bass and Atlantic Salmon on the Gaspé in The Drake, this piece also relates to Atlantic salmon in that it’s a short profile about Hooké — a tribe of fly fishermen based in eastern Canada whose videos have taken that country, and many fly fisherman, by storm.
Read More >>Book Review: 50 Best Places Fly Fishing the Northeast
Have you just moved to the Northeast? Do you live here, and have your favorite water, but are hesitant to try new, unfamiliar water? Or, like me, do you simply like to read about fly fishing in your area?
Read More >>Orvis Helios 2 3wt: A Truly Great Rod for New England’s Small Rivers
The Orvis Helios 2, a rod that has won so many awards that it hardly needs an introduction. But it’s worth it — trust me.
Read More >>2nd Annual Boston Holiday Meetup
We had a great time last night at the 2nd Annual Boston Holiday Meetup. It was great to catch up with so many people!
Read More >>Review: Finn Utility Richmond Tube Roll
Every once and while, a piece of fly fishing gear can remind you of your childhood — of fishing with your dad, and the smells and feeling that went with it. Such is the experience I had with Finn Utility’s new Richmond Tube role.
Read More >>Video: Hoagy Carmichael “Side Casts” book
Over Thanksgiving, I sat down with my dad and shot this short video to promote his new book, Side Casts. I wrote about the book a few months ago, but we had some fun making this video over the holidays.
Read More >>Review: Beulah Opal Double Handed Saltwater Fly Rod
A few years ago, I started looking for a new saltwater rod — a double-handed one. After looking around, I settled on a brand that make my favorite Spey rod: the Beulah Opal rod. Check out my review here
Read More >>Outdoor Holiday Meet Up 2015
I’m excited to be one of the co-sponsors for the 2nd annual Holiday Meet Up of some of New England’s great outdoor companies, this year on Thursday December 3rd. Last year we had an awesome time.
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