As summer heat fades and the first cool mornings settle into New England, September quietly transforms the fishing landscape. The rivers run clearer, trout grow more active, and the magic of the mini stream—or small stream—comes alive. These tight, twisting waters, often hidden just beyond a roadside pull-off or tucked behind a forgotten trail, are where native brook trout s...
Last fall on the Roach I slid into the river just after the fog burned off. The air was sharp enough to sting, the kind of cold that wakes you up faster than coffee. I swung a Grey Ghost through a long run, watching the leaves tumble by like sparks off a fire. Halfway through the drift, the line jolted tight and a salmon cartwheeled straight into that autumn light. For a mom...
Summer in New England is downright dreamy. Long days, wet wading weather, and the rivers are calling. But if you’re still out there chasing trout once the water heats up—well, it might be time to rethink your game plan. Here’s the thing: trout are cold-water fish. Once water temperatures creep past 68°F, things start getting dicey for them. Their metabolism speeds up, oxygen...
Fly fishing for striped bass from the beach in New England is one of the most thrilling and salt-soaked ways to spend a summer day. There’s something about standing knee-deep in the Atlantic, fly rod in hand, salty wind on your face, and a shot at a silver-backed striper cruising just beyond the breakers. It’s a bit primal. It’s definitely addictive. And once you hook up wit...
