Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Part Four:  In the following days I waded as many pools and runs as I could. It was a vivid reminder of how much terrific trout water exists on this river. Naturally my main goal throughout stayed the same – … Continue reading →

Part Three: Bright and early the following morning I stopped into Upcountry Sportfishing, located right on route 44 in New Hartford.  Upcountry is fly-fishing central in these parts. Besides being a well-run, well stocked fly shop – the kind that’s … Continue reading →

Part Two: Ok, lets talk more about the “sulphur” hatch on the Farmington River. My first day on the river was filled with surprises.  Now the text book time for “sulphurs” to appear is 5pm, just as the light begins … Continue reading →

Stocked trout, especially freshly stocked trout, can be easy to fool. After spending their entire prior life in a holding tank, they are ill prepared for the ways of the wild. Hey you would be too. And as a result, … Continue reading →