Long, calm flats. Subtle wakes. Sounds like bone fishing in Florida, right? On this day, we’re poling the flats of southern Maine, casting to striped bass.
Read More >>Poling The Flats, Fly Fishing For Striped Bass in New England
Category Archives: New Hampshire
2016 Season New England Fly Fishing Video
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!
Read More >>Hiking & Tenkara Fishing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
Once safely back at the base of the mountain, we did a little Tenkara fishing in one of the small rivers we passed on the way to the hike.
Read More >>Fly Fishing NH White Mountains During Peak Foliage
There are times when the season aligns with a long weekend to provide the perfect weekend. This weekend was one such weekend.
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 >>When Will the Spring Fishing Season Arrive?
As the weather begins to warm, many are asking: what will this long winter mean for this year’s fishing season?
Read More >>Winter Fishing on the Newfound River
A few months ago, we booked a ski weekend with some friends. Upon arriving at the cabin last weekend, I found the front entrance piled high with gear: poles, skis, boots, and more. I added my own gear to the pile: an Orvis Helios 2, waders, and boots.
Read More >>Book Review: Fly Fishing Northern New England’s Seasons by Lou Zambello
I have heard it commonly said that there are more books written about fly fishing than all other sports combined. Mind you, this is always said by fly fishermen, and often by the literary among them, and so I take it with a heavy grain of salt. And yet there is no shortage of writing about fly fishing.
Read More >>New England Fishing Seasons: 2013 Dates by State
When can you fish for trout in Massachusetts? When can you chase landlocked salmon in Maine? Striped bass in Rhode Island? Ice fishing? Here’s what you need to know: it’s different in every state. Confused yet? Don’t worry — you will be soon.
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