It’s rare that I make it over there, but about a month ago I made a stop at the Millers River. It’s a little out of the way for me, but I really enjoy fishing it in the spring and early summer once the flows level out. I just checked back in my records and the last time I fished the Millers was in June! One of the reasons I enjoy fishing this river is because 50% of the time…
It has been quite some time since I’ve had the opportunity to fish the Millers, so I was glad to be back in the area a couple weeks ago. The flows in Massachusetts have finally fallen to more easily wade-able levels, and I decided to go check out one of my favorite spots. This section of the river has a little something for everyone. It starts with riffles that empty into a long pool, which glides downstream into faster water….
Winter time is here and fly tying is in full swing. I recently stocked up on more hooks and materials and wanted to share a fly that’s been producing for me on two rivers in massachusetts. These two happen to be closest to me, but I’m sure they’d work equally well on other New England streams. Hook : #16-20 nymph Body: Gray dubbing with gold tinsel Hackle: Hungarian Partridge This fly is essentially a Hare’s ear with soft hackle added,…
Last Saturday I took a day trip to the Swift River. This is one of the closest trout streams to me, and it has the added benefit of a healthy flow and cool water temperatures throughout the summer. We’re in the midst of a significant drought in Massachusetts, and wild trout streams are feeling the pressure right now. For now, it seems the Deerfield or the swift will be the primary options for those of us targeting trout. Big brown…