Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

The Connecticut River’s Trophy Stretch

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

The Connecticut River’s Trophy Stretch: In the previous post I mentioned that the Connecticut River’s Trophy Stretch is only a stones throw from Lopstick Lodge in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. Lopstick has great accommodations, and great guides offering both wade and drift … Continue reading →

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Fishing Off The Grid

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing off the Grid: Decided to do a little fishing off the grid..that’s right amigo, no cell phone, no land line, no web, just good, old fashion peace and quiet. Remember that? So at the start of the week, my … Continue reading →

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Dry Flies can be a Problem

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Dry Flies can be a Problem: Dry flies are a super part of our sport. Not one can deny that. But if you love dry flies too much, dry flies can be a problem. I was on the river early … Continue reading →

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Is Euro-nymphing Fly-fishing?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Is Euro-nymphing Fly-fishing?: Heard something interesting today, from a reliable source. Yesterday, a conservation officer asked two anglers on Connecticut’s Salmon River  fly-fishing only area to leave. Why? They were euro-nymphing. Got you a tad puzzled? Okay, let me fill … Continue reading →

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Back to the Salmon River

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Back to the Salmon River: I went back to the Salmon River today. (For the record I’m referring to the one in Colchester, Connecticut.) Conditions were fairly good. Water was down a hair, but running at a respectable 57 degrees. … Continue reading →

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