I spent this past weekend playing around with a new toy. Here are some of the aerial shots that I got of Goosefare Brooke, the brook next to my parents’ house in Maine. So. Beautiful.
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Category Archives: Maine
Downeast Salmon Federation Stocking Photos
I’ve written before about how compelling I find the work of the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) — truly inspiring work. To have a sustainable stock of wild Atlantic salmon returning to the US within my lifetime is a dream I’ve had since I was a kid — and it’s a dream I know many share.
Read More >>Review: Hobie Sportsman’s Sup for Fly Fishing
No such trouble with the Hobie Sportsman. My first run out on it was easy: I didn’t fall once. I rode some gentle waves, crested a few, paddled around, and chased after a kayak who was, in turn, chasing stripers.
Read More >>Southern Maine Fly Fishing Derby
Thanks, then, to Joe and Matt from Why Knot Fishing for starting the Southern Maine Fly Fishing Derby, held this past weekend. (Is it the first? The first in my memory, certainly.)
Read More >>Photos: Beach Sunrise
Sometimes, it’s not just about the fish. Sometimes, it’s about waking before the sun, walking to the beach, and putting down the fly rod for a minute. Here are some photos from one of those moments.
Read More >>Photos: Stocking Salmon in Downeast Maine
Recently, Dwayne and Kyle at DSF shared some photos with me from their recent stocking efforts. In looking at them, I wish I had been there with them.
Read More >>Eldridge Bros Winter 2015 Class Schedule
Eldridge Brothers Fly Shop in Cape Neddick, Maine, has shared their lineup of Winter 2015 classes — and they look great. Check them out, and reserve your spot soon.
Read More >>A Coast Divided: 2015 Striped Bass Regulations
Before summarizing the new catch limits set by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AMFSC), let me start with a simple observation: This was the worst year of striped bass fishing in New England I have ever experienced.
Read More >>Striped Bass Public Management Hearings: Make Your Voice Heard
If you care about striped bass, make your voice heard by going to one of these hearings scheduled across New England — or submit your written comments. Complete info can be found here.
Read More >>Book Review: Salt: Coastal and Flats Fishing Photography
Salt: Coastal and Flats Fishing Photography by Andy Anderson, a new coffee table book exclusively about saltwater fishing, captures the beauty of these places. Published by Rizzoli, who specializes in high-end coffee table books like this, the book is the nicest I’ve seen on the subject.
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