2016 was a great season of fly fishing in New England. As usual, I brought my camera along, and took video throughout the season. Here are some of the highlights — hope you enjoy!
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Boston Event: Sippin Suds for Atlantic Salmon
Have you wanted to learn more about Atlantic salmon fishing and conservation? To meet and talk with people who have been? To meet with experts who are leading efforts to protect and restore the species? And to maybe win a trip Atlantic salmon fishing? Then this event is for you!
Read More >>Video: Martha’s Vineyard False Albacore Fly Fishing
Last summer, I finally made the pilgrimage to Martha’s Vineyard to fish the Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby — something that I had wanted to do for years, but had escaped me. I went to fish the Derby not for the two title species, but to fly fish for false albacore, my favorite way to close out the season.
Read More >>14th Annual Fly Fishing Expo Eldredge Brothers Fly Shop
We cordially invite you all to our 14th Annual Fly Fishing Expo on March 25th, 2017, 9:00am till 4:00pm here at Eldredge Bros. Fly Shop. All of us here look forward to seeing you at this festive event rain or shine. We are really excited at how much the expo has grown over the years!
Read More >>Fly Fishing the Farmington River
The prior day’s temperature had exceeded 50 — balmy for January. Sunday’s forecast called for high 40’s. With the warm water, clear skies, and snow on the way, we headed south to catch what might be, we thought, one of the last opportunities for reasonably warm winter trout fly fishing in New England.
Read More >>Photos: Marlborough 2017
The Marlborough Fly Fishing show — New England’s biggest, smallest fly fishing only show.
Read More >>Video: Grand Cascapedia Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing 2016
Last year, I made my annual trip north to the Grand Cascapedia to chase Atlantic salmon. This year, I brought a drone and captured some video that demonstrates just how beautiful this place truly is. Hope you enjoy!
Read More >>Article in The Drake About Boston Harbor
If you’re a regular reader of The Drake, you may have seen my articles over the past few years, where I’ve been fortunate to become a regular contributor. In this winter issue, I have a piece on a subject close to my heart: fly fishing for striped bass in Boston harbor.
Read More >>Howard Films “Running the Coast”
Their film Running the Coast is, according to their press statement, “the first documentary film series to follow the striped bass migration, and the anglers that follow in its wake.” The film does precisely this: over 2 hours and forty-four minutes it follows striped bass along the Eastern seaboard, and features some of the most recognizable names in the sport.
Read More >>Marlborough Fly Fishing Show 2017
The Marlborough Fly Fishing Show is coming up in a few weeks. You can find all the information about tickets, speakers, and more here.
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