It’s said that over half of relationships start online these days. But I don’t think those statistics include fly tying friends. And yet — that’s how tonight’s tying group started.
Read More >>Tying Night With The Fly Pack & Presenting the Fly
Author Archives: Benjamin Carmichael
New England on the Fly Partners with The Compleat Angler
The boys down at The Compleat Angler, a fishing store and outfitter in Darien, CT, have picked up New England on the Fly, and built out a section of their awesome new website for my content. This means more talking about New England fly fishing, with more people, more of the time.
Read More >>From the Vise: Striped Bass & Atlantic Salmon Flies
With spring approaching — it is approaching, I tell myself, despite what the weather does — I’ve stated tying regularly again, including Joe Blados’s Crease fly, some variations on Rich Murphy striped bass flies, and some Atlantic salmon flies.
Read More >>Video: SIFF ’13
Peter Laurelli does it again with his Surf & Inshore Fly Fishing (SIFF) ’13 video. This one includes some more remote, warm-weather destinations than in years past, but it has some great stuff. And while it’s not clear how much of this is in New England or NY / NJ, it will undoubtedly appeal to any Northeast saltwater fly fishermen.
Read More >>The Best Review of 5 Weight Rods Ever?
The boys at Yellowstone Angler have done it again. Like their review of waders, their review of 5 weight rods is the best I’ve seen. Read more here.
Read More >>Do Less Than 100,000 Mainers Fish or Hunt Every Year?
When you think of Maine, what do you think of? Lobster. Beaches. Summer. These are the associations of the summer tourist economy. Bu you can surely add to this list things from the other tourist economy: Moose. Rivers. Deep woods. Mountains. And the state bird, the black fly.
Read More >>L.L. Bean Spring Fishing Weekend 2014
The L.L.Bean Spring Fishing weekend is always a highlight in Maine. Last year, they had Lefty Kreh. This year they have Andy Mill and Topher Browne. Check out the full details here.
Read More >>Finally, Hope for Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Atlantic salmon in Maine have been off-limits to anglers for years. Now, two efforts — the Downeast Salmon Federation and the Downeast Fisheries Partnership — are pursuing two innovative approaches that offer hope for salmon fishermen in Maine,
Read More >>7th Annual Fly Tying Demonstration – March 23, Sudbury, MA
Information about the 7th Annual fly tying demonstration happening March 23rd at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA.
Read More >>76th Annual Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show
The Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s show is not just about fly fishing — it’s far more. Hunting, spin fishing, outdoor equipment, and all that comes with it are on display. As such, fly fishermen often don’t think this is a “show for them”. What many don’t know is there’s plenty of fly fishing related stuff.
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