As I drive around, I see lots of open water on streams and wonder if any trout are down below. Midges, nymphs? Size 20, 22? Slow, real slow?I spend evenings catching up with my usual internet fishing sites: http://millersriverflyfishingforum.blogspot.com/, http://therustyspinner.blogspot.com/,
http://flyfishnewengland.blogspot.com/. It would seem that 2009 was successful for most. From the perspective of the purist, just being on the water anywhere is great. Bringing a trout to the net now and again adds the icing.
Winter fly tying is ongoing. Lots of beadheads - nymphs, Prince's, Hare's Ears. I like to tie the CDC caddis. Great on the water and a good buggy look. However, when they're gone by late spring, I go to the County Store in Milford where flies are $1.29. Good flies, great price. And for a hardware store, a very good selection of dries.
Here's to enjoyable fishing in 2010.
