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February had its claws on the river. The banks were covered in snow and the edges of the river had ribbons of ice lining both sides, yet it was an improvement over last week when the temperature was a minus 27 with the wind chill.
This disease is called collecting, or in the flyfishing world, being a “Gear Hound.” It happens so subtly the victim doesn’t even realize it.
I took my time walking into the river. I wanted to take in every moment. The sun was warm and the colors that were still hanging on were amazing. What made me enjoy this time was that I knew what was coming.
John has been my fly fishing mentor. John is partly responsible for my fly fishing addiction.
The whole premise of fly fishing is using a fake (artificial), fly (lure), that imitates some form of a natural insect in order to get a fish, hopefully a big one, to take it as food.
I also fished some different rivers and streams that flow into the Connecticut River. The Cold River and the Ashuelot River were some enjoyable rivers to fish.
I am usually a utilitarian shopper. I know what I want and I get in and out of a store rather quickly.
My son Reed and I have been going to Pittsburg for 25 years on and off. Sometimes work, school or family get togethers have prevented us from making the trip, but we manage to find our way back.
When my good friend Jeremy gave me a call to go out and hone his fly casting skills I couldn’t say yes fast enough.