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Month: October 2020

My Small Stream Setup | A Reyr Gear Rod Review

My Small Stream Setup | A Reyr Gear Rod Review

My favorite type of water to fish is a small stream. I love the solitude and peace you can find on a quiet brook away from the crowds, and I’m always interested to see what wildlife might cross my path. And of course, you never know what fish might be lurking in an unsuspecting stream. In recent months, I’ve spent more of my time at these streams; fine tuning my hike/fish set up. One of my buddies has a very…

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Fall Fishing at the Swift River

Fall Fishing at the Swift River

For the last few days, I’ve been visiting family in Massachusetts after a long time quarantining.  On Saturday our plans were open, so I paid a visit to a stream where I’ve spent a lot of time fishing, the Swift River in Belchertown, Massachusetts.  It’s hard to believe, but it’s been at least a year (maybe two?) since I’ve fished there.  It’s interesting to see how the river has changed.  Trees have fallen, creating new habitat and flows. The riverbed…

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Late Summer Trip to the Catskills

Late Summer Trip to the Catskills

A few weeks ago, my wife and I took a late summer trip to the Catskills. I’ve been wanting to go visit there for years, and finally set aside time for a trip. We stayed in a cabin near the Roscoe area, which is known as “Trout Town, USA”. I know there are probably a lot of towns that claim to be fishing towns, but very few get to claim the title of being the birthplace of American fly fishing….

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