For my annual trip tarpon fishing in Boca Grande, Florida this year, I brought a new reel — the Abel SDS 11/12 wt. Here are my thoughts on the reel.
Read More >>Abel SDS 11/12 Fly Reel Review
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Beulah Opal 12 wt Fly Rod Review
On a trip tarpon fishing this spring, I tried out Beulah’s Opal 12wt off Boca Grande, Florida. As some of you may know, I am a big fan of Beulah’s fly rods. Why? Because in the age of fast-action fly rods, these rods have soul.
Read More >>Fish School: How to Fly Fish for False Albacore in New England, Gear Edition
We’re excited to announce a new instructional video series called — drumroll please! — “Fish School”.
Read More >>Cape Cod Bonito & Striped Bass Fishing
Bonito. Striped bass. And bluefish. When it comes to this late summer / early fall tripled header, there’s nothin bettah!
Read More >>Photos: Albies, Stripers, Blues & Bait
The other day I went fishing with my friend Jared off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We were after albies. What we found was an incredible pile of bait. I posted a video about that here. Here’s some photos from the day — and what day it was.
Read More >>False Albacore: We’re BAAAAACK!
This morning, I’m sitting at my desk, still working down my coffee, when I get the following message: “Dude. I caught 14 albies from shore this morning.” Had I not had a stable mug, I would have spilled all over myself.
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 >>Book Review: Complete Guide to Fresh and Saltwater Fishing
I keep a few handy reference books around. Vin T. Sparano’s Complete Guide to Fresh and Saltwater Fishing is a good bookshelf companion for the all around fishermen.
Read More >>Video: The Tides of Nantucket
Video: Spring Schoolies on Massachusetts’ South Shore
First, they were south of me: schoolies in Rhode Island. Then, they were suddenly north of me: schoolies on the North Shore. It was like I was the bulls eye no one could hit — until I hit it yesterday afternoon.
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