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Steelhead Fly Fishing in New England: November Edition

Steelhead Fly Fishing in New England: November Edition

November in New England brings cold waters and hard-fighting steelhead—ideal for anglers looking for that last big catch before winter sets in. Maine Fly Company recommends a solid setup to help you land these powerful fish in New England’s renowned steelhead waters. The Right Fly Rod: For steelhead fishing, power and precision are essential. Our Maine Fly Company Moose Riv...

My Fly Rod Menagerie: Part 2 - by Lou Zambello

My Fly Rod Menagerie: Part 2 - by Lou Zambello

The most useful (and most handled) addition to my fly-rod assortment was a 10-foot Orvis Helios three-weight nymphing rod. If you nymph as much as I do, the extra 6 inches of rod length facilitates precise line and drift control.  I was also moving to more high-stick euro-nymphing tactics and a longer rod is even more helpful when you are fishing directly below the rod tip. ...

Fly Rods My Fly-Rod Menagerie Part 1 - by Lou Zambello

My Fly-Rod Menagerie Part 1 - by Lou Zambello

I am a fly fisherman. I acquire fly rods. Those two statements go hand in hand like: I am a politician, I run for re-election; or, I am a Red Sox fan, I like to gripe about the team. My fly rods are clustered in one portion of my office/fly-tying/workout room. I have a large round basket in one corner with rod tubes jammed vertically and haphazardly inside. On a nearby wall,...

Them The Breaks - Lou Zambello

Them The Breaks - Lou Zambello

Them The Breaks Anglers break fly rods in endless ways and it is always frustrating and often expensive. Here is a list of the most common ways fly rods are broken and how to prevent it. Tips are snapped off while being carried through a doorway and door unexpectantly closes. Screen doors that automatically close are often the culprit. The best way to prevent this is not t...