Fly fishing, writing and art seem to go together quite well, don’t they? There’s something about fly fishing that appeals to an artistic mind, or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, the fly fishing world is crazy with art and literature inspired by the practice. I enjoy reading about fishing almost as much as actually fishing - almost. The great story tellers can … [Read more...] about Storied Waters
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The Confluence – Fly Fishing & Friendship in the Dartmouth College Grant
Some folks say you meet your closest lifelong friends in college. And why not? It’s a place where kids, on the verge of adulthood, from all parts of the country, come together to pursue common interests at a critical time in their lives. Most friendships forged in college fade away over time, but there’s nothing like an annual fishing trip to keep a tight knit group coming … [Read more...] about The Confluence – Fly Fishing & Friendship in the Dartmouth College Grant
Dyeing and Bleaching Natural Fly Tying Materials
You know you've gone deep down the fly tying rabbit hole if you're considering dyeing your own materials. First off, you have to tie a heck of a lot of flies and need a lot of materials, and second, you must be extremely discerning when it comes to color. Most of us don't go even close to that far, but a few have gone all the way. A.K. Best might be the best of the latter camp, … [Read more...] about Dyeing and Bleaching Natural Fly Tying Materials
The Contest
The Contest James Hurley Islandport Press, 2013 250 Pages BS. That’s Benedict Salem. He’s a semi-retired transplanted fly fisherman/writer and main character in James Hurley’s fly fishing novel “The Contest”. The hub of BS’s new town in rural Maine, the Crossing House, is a local hotel, restaurant and meeting place for local anglers. Bill Cahill, owner of the Crossing … [Read more...] about The Contest
Fly Patterns By Fishing Guides
This article first appeared in the April 2013 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. It’s springtime again, and for fly fishing enthusiasts that means a fresh new season of throwing flies on the water is just about here. If you tie your own flies, you’ve probably been at the bench and vise this winter anticipating open water, dutifully working up a few dozen of … [Read more...] about Fly Patterns By Fishing Guides