Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

New Hampshire holds off on New Regulations for the Trophy Stretch

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

New Hampshire holds off on New Regulations for the Trophy Stretch While up in Vermont, I heard that the New Hampshire Fish and Game is holding off for this year on allowing lure fishing in Pittsburg’s Trophy Stretch. Well, there’s … Continue reading →

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A Team of Nymphs

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Team of Nymphs We all know people who strictly fish dry flies. Coconuts. It’s like only eating one kind of food and thinking you are a gourmet. Oh well, let them suffer. Truth is this: you should pick the … Continue reading →

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Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual”

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual” The first time I saw Fran Better’s wonderful dry fly -“The Usual” was in his Adirondack Sport Shop on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. As far as dry flies … Continue reading →

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Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River Just returned from a trip to northern Vermont, where I floated the upper main stem of the White River with Owen Ward, head Orvis guide at the Woodstock Inn. Wonderful trip for both stocked and wild … Continue reading →

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Release Strike Indicator for Stillwater Fishing

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Release Strike Indicators for Stillwater Fishing A couple of posts back, I discussed stillwater fly-fishing for trout. While stillwater fly-fishing can be done with streamers, wet flies and dries, the most common method is nymphing, often with chironomid patterns. Lakes … Continue reading →

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