Fly fishing in the northeastern U.S. has a distinct flavor. While today's fly fishing world revolves around dry fly mania mixed in with conventional nymph and streamer fishing, a unique subculture of streamer fishing still thrives in New England. At the base of New England's freshwater streamer fishery is a small fish known as the rainbow smelt, which attracts much larger … [Read more...] about Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon
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Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith
I've recently become acquainted with Andrew M. Wayment's writing as a reader of his "Upland Equations" blog where he writes about all things upland bird hunting. I enjoy Andy's enthusiasm and his writing style, so I was grateful when he gave me the opportunity to review a copy of his first book, "Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith". As most fly anglers … [Read more...] about Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith
Dud Dean Maine Guide
"Dud Dean Maine Guide: Tales of Hunting and Fishing" is the 1974 reprint of Arthur MacDougall Jr.'s "Dud Dean and His Country", which was originally published in 1946. Aside from having a different cover and publisher, it's identical to the first printing. This newer copy is readily available and can be found at a very reasonable price. It's a great way to introduce a new … [Read more...] about Dud Dean Maine Guide
Dud Dean and His Country
In 1946, Arthur MacDougall, Jr. published "Dud Dean and His Country", another collection of his popular Dud Dean stories. Dean was the fictional Maine guide who was the cornerstone of most of MacDougall's writing. Tales of Dud Dean's adventures captivated outdoor readers nationwide throughout the early-to-mid 20th century. Click here to read more about Arthur MacDougall, Jr. … [Read more...] about Dud Dean and His Country
About Brook Trout, by R.G. Allerton
Summary by Greg Tuttle “About Brook Trout”, written by R.G. Allerton and published in 1869, was an early account of a trout fishing excursion in Maine by the Oquossoc Angling Association. This book was a very early description of fishing in Northern Maine. It contains some very important historical information, and a glimpse in to what the fishing was like in northern … [Read more...] about About Brook Trout, by R.G. Allerton