Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Blasé feelings resolved..............

The last time I posted I "announced" that I was bugging out for unknown reasons. I know that at least one person was in the forest(thanks Mark)when the tree fell.......but I digress. Besides the Bruins losing in the playoffs and the Red Sox losing daily (at the time), I had a sense that something wasn't right when it came to posting. It occurred to me that perhaps I had outgrown my local river (no I haven't) and I needed to expand my horizons (yes I do). I am sure that catching a rainbow, brown and brook trout this spring on the river has washed away some of the mystique but there is more to it than that. I started this blog to gain knowledge about fly-fishing and I have been very fortunate to have several people who reached out to me and helped me through the frustrations that nearly everyone goes through when they first undertake fly-fishing. I have taken those insights gained from reading books and provided here and made some strides in the right direction. In order to continue on the path of learning, I am going to start fishing rivers around New England starting this month. The first one is going to be Red Brook that I have been to before without any success; however, I timed my visits poorly but I understand that now is the time to go there. Some of the other rivers I plan on going to this summer and fall are legendary to all (Batten Kill, Housatonic and the Connecticut) while others are well known to New Englanders (Swift, Deerfield, Millers) and then the local ones known to TU types (Nissitissit, Ipswich, Squannacook, Nashua). There are others I am sure but this is a good list to start with. I hope that I pique your interest with these visits. I think I may even hire a guide on some so if you have tips on hiring a guide please pass them along. It all starts tomorrow...............

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  1. We await your stories. I got zip on guides.

    Mark

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  2. Thanks Mark.........when is the big day for the book?

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    1. Still waiting for them to get here. I'll do a shout out when that happens. Maybe another week or so.

      Mark

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    2. I will be on the look out.

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  3. Mac, I know what you're talking about. I've got through periods where I've said, why bother? I gone through periods of, man how boring, I need a real trip. Not to worry. I was afraid you'd though you'd learned all you can or need to and were done. Welcome back.

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    1. Hey Howard....thanks for the kind words and help the past year. My guess is my learning curve is years ahead of me but I want to travel to these rivers that I mentioned. One day I hope to get out west and fly fish when I am more skilled. I hope I catch a salter tomorrow down the Cape.

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  4. Ed I have enjoyed every time I have fished with a guide. Last summer I fished with Ken Elmer on the Millers. It was a great way learn some new water. Plus I picked up some pointers need on how Ken fishes dries.

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    1. Hi Mike...it is funny that you mentioned Ken. I went to his blog this morning and that was the trigger for me to consider a guide. I may give it try out there by myself next week but reach out to Ken about the last week of May. The week after next Batten Kill is on the agenda. I know this time of year is tough with the kid's sports but we should try to get out to western MA for a day during the summer.

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  5. Sure Ed I am itching to get back to the Swift. We'll get together eventually.

    Mike

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    1. That sounds like a plan...maybe do a guided tour with Ken.

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  6. The Housatonic is an incredible river. I am looking forward to the stories and some pictures.

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    1. Thanks Savage.....have you been there? If you have been there, then do you have any advice?

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