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Writing on the Fly: Taking Winter Inventory, Or Too Much Stuff
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I was browsing through an antique shop when I came across a fly fishing reel. It was an older Hardy Princess reel, for size 4-6 weight line, made in England.
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Pointers: Fly Fishing with Friends or Go Alone
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Choosing a fishing partner can be a difficult and a somewhat interesting challenge. It can sometimes be so anxiety producing that an angler would rather fish alone, which is not a bad thing.
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Writing on the Fly: Random Thoughts and Memories
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The dusting to a light covering of snow is now piling up in my driveway. My plans for the day went south pretty quickly.
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Writing on the Fly: Another Auld Lang Syne
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It seems like it has been an “Old long since” as the Scottish like to say. This year like most others seemed to fly by, especially if you spend much time fishing.
Visions of Brook Trout Dancing in My Head
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There is snow on the ground and Christmas decorations and music abound. I haven’t been on the water for six weeks, and instead of sugar plums dancing in my head, I have Brook Trout. They are beautiful in their fall colors.
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Writing on the Fly: Requiem For Mad Beaver Pond
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There is comfort in things staying the same. Most people don’t enjoy change especially when the change takes them out of their comfort zone. There is security in things staying the same.
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No More Secret Fishing Spots
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Like most anglers you don’t mind sharing your favorite spots, you just don’t want to stand in line to do it.
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Writing on the Fly: How About Bamboo Fly Rods
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There is a certain mystery surrounding bamboo fly rods. That mystery resides in the fact that there is a trove of misinformation out and about.
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Fall Fly Fishing Fun in New Hampshire
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My friend Terry tried to go to the Dolly Copp campground to fly fish for a couple of days. The operative word was “Tried”!