During the late summer here in Maine, we usually start to see more and more sand eels (or sandeels) in and along the beaches, flats, and estuaries. Clinging together in nervous schools, these baitfish hang along the edges of surf awaiting their next move during the late fall. When you...
I have been doing live fly tying sessions on Instagram recently. To help with those who are unable to watch, or want to check them out later, I have set up another camera to make edited versions of these sessions. Here is the Mickey Finn I did the other night. It's...
Fly rods come in various lengths. Clearly the 9' rod has become the standard with single-handers. But, from shorter and lighter dry fly/spring creek rods to 11' Czech style nymphing rods, length can vary dramatically. But why? What are the benefits to using a short or longer rod? Is a rod that...
On a recent trip to the Atikonak River in Labrador, Canada, I brought with me two of TFO's newest rods. The Axiom II is the top end of TFO's offerings and boasts "the most efficient energy delivery tool that our legendary Advisory Staff designers have tested to date." The new A2s...
