Fly Fishing the Millers River---A Rare Blue Ribbon Trout Stream in Massachusetts

Scott Evan’s presentation, “Fly Fishing the Millers River: a Rare Blue Ribbon Trout Stream in Massachusetts” plus “Shoot-Out on the Pemi River in NH: A Duel between Spinning Gear and Fly Rodder” from the Concord Carlisle Fishing Club meeting on January 26, 2010 Can Now Be seen online. Just click on “Scott’s Presentation”. The presentation is stored as JPEGs (photos).

Years ago the Millers River was the number one trout stream in Massachusetts favored by famed baseball legend, Ted Williams. The Millers River is 44 miles long with over 50 tributaries.

In addition to a very detailed presentation including maps and great photographs, Scott discussed his most successful flies, when to use them, and under what water conditions. Go to his presentation above if you would like more details.

From “Combat” Fishing in Alaska to the Ultimate Fly In Week

Glen Urban’s presentation , “From “Combat” Fishing in Alaska to the Ultimate Fly In Week” from the Concord Carlisle Fishing Club meeting on January 26, 2010 Can Now Be seen online. Just click on “Glen’s Presentation”. The presentation is stored as JPEGs (photos). Viewing in slide show mode recommended.

Glen gave a great presentation and then invited inputs from the audience from other folks who had fished in Alaska. Several attendees shared there experiences which I think made the rest of us a bit jealous. Fishing in Alaska should definitely be on everyone’s bucket list.

Tired With the Hassles of Wire Line Trolling?

Have clients or friends who are young or older and may have trouble with heavy rods and reels (not to mention reeling in 50 lb. test wire line)?

Capt. Pat Renna of T-Man Fishing Charters and T-Man Custom Tackle gave an excellent talk last night at the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association on a new technique he developed using light tackle, braid line, spoons and tubes to catch BIG Striped Bass and other species. His methods get you down deep where the fish are and catch large and small fish alike including Bluefish and other popular New England species.

Visit T-Man Custom Tackle for more information.

Best fishes!

Capt. Kirk

Project Healing Waters At Marlboro MA Fly Fishing Show

Here is a photo of the Project Healing Waters booth www.projecthealingwaters.org from the Marlboro MA fly fishing show. I spent the weekend working the booth. We had a successful show and raised quite a bit of money and recruited a bunch of new volunteers.

Alaska Halibut & Salmon Fishing on a Budget

These photos are from a presentation I attended Monday night at the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association about fishing in Alaska for Halibut and Salmon on a budget by Captain George Doucettee. Capt. George recommended Island Point Lodge in Petersburg Alaska. The total cost for a week of fishing including air fare from Boston, meals, tackle, and boats is less than $3,000.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. (Henry David Thoreau, from “Walden”)

I recently gave a fishing talk at the Thoreau School in Concord MA for the Cub Scouts. I discussed where to fish in and around Concord, what fish they might catch, and what tackle to use. Prior to the meeting I drove around Concord and photographed Walden Pond, the Concord River, Whites Pond and a bunch of other fishing locations in and around Concord. I included the photos in the presentation. In the auditorium where I spoke there were a number of Thoreau quotes stenciled on the walls which are included with the photos at this link. Most of the quotes were from Thoreau’s book “Walden”. This inspired me to get a copy from the library and read it again. In addition to the quote used in the title of this blog post the one that follows is another of my favorites that is related to fishing. “Time is but a stream I go a-fishing in”.

I subsequently went and said hello to Henry at his resting place in Sleepy Hollow cemetery (photo included at link above) and told him how much I enjoyed his writings, especially his books “Walden” and “Cape Cod”.

Capt. Skip Montello of North Coast Anglers Charter Services Discusses Targeting Big Brown Trout in Small Water in Western New York

We attended a great presentation last night by Captain Skip Montello at the monthly meeting of New England Saltwater Fly Rodders. Skip talked about fishing on the Salmon River and Oak Orchard Creek in Western New York. He presented techniques and strategies for catching large Brown Trout, Steelhead, and Chinook salmon. He also described tying an assortment of flies from Woolly Buggers to salmon egg imitations and nymphs. Skip said that the best time to fish these rivers is between mid October and mid November. More photos from meeting. Skips website is http://www.northcoastangler.com/