It was the perfect night: warm, but not too warm, the setting sun turning the sky progressive shades of purple, pink, and dark, inky blue. The striped bass were out in Boston, and my friends were along the ride.
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What did I grow up chasing? Largemouth bass, bluegill, and perch. And so it was great to get back out and chase them again with my friend Brendan the other day. We hopped into his new boat, packed a few 3 wt rods, and motored out into a pond near Boston.
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Last weekend, my good friend Jonas and I headed to the Deerfield. It was cold, brutally cold. As I said to him, sometimes bad ideas make the best memories.
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There are few success stories in New England like the success of Red Brook — and now it is threatened with possible destruction. Read more and action now.
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This year, I needed to be outside more than ever because I spent more time than ever inside. Fishing was more than a hobby, it was a salve — and, when no vaccine was available, my only treatment.
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Thank you to everyone who came out and made last night’s 3rd annual Sipping Suds for Atlantic Salmon a big success!
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Bonito. Striped bass. And bluefish. When it comes to this late summer / early fall tripled header, there’s nothin bettah!
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In looking forward to the 73rd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby which starts this Sunday, I dug up some old photos of a derby trip. I can’t wait to get back out there! Only wish they had more of a catch and release presence… Still! The photo release contest is a start! Hope to see many of you out there!
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In a world of rapid change, sometimes it’s reassuring to find a reliable constant. And in a world of marketing hype, sometimes it’s reassuring to find something that doesn’t overpromise, but simply delivers. These were my thoughts this summer as I tried out the Thomas & Thomas DNA Spey 13′ 7# on two Atlantic salmon trips to Canada’s Gaspe peninsula.
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