CFFA Talk: Fly Fishing In Moving Water: Modern Solutions to Timeless Problems

I had a wonderful time speaking again at the Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Association. Although I'm a proud member, I rarely have time to attend meetings. Yet, I'm happy to give back with periodic talks.

I fly fish, almost, exclusively on cold moving water. The complexities of trout habitat has me returning again and again all year round. I can't get enough, and I love to share my thoughts and experience. My talk offered a fresh approach on classic upstream fly fishing. I defined and discussed common problems of moving water, presentation and fly selection. I then discussed possible solutions to these problems, and a reasonable approach to an upstream presentation of all life stages of aquatic insects, in all water columns. I concluded with a discussion of best practices when tying, modifying and selecting fly patterns to fish.