Trips: Heat Slows Montauk

Jim Franke sends this report from Montauk (Thursday) as he fished with Sid Aslin and Gary Elliott: “The fishing was extremely slow, although the spincasters seemed to do okay. I’m thinking of starting a new group – “Spincasters at the Crossing”. The few I got were on zebra midges and … Read More

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Fly Shop Tips: Drag is not your friend

One of the biggest mistakes I see on the water by our guys is allowing drag to destroy their drift.  Drag is not your friend when it comes to dead drifting nymphs or dry flies.  After working with new guys and watching “experienced” guys, I feel that many still don’t … Read More

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Trips:Heat-Rain-Fish

Another evening fishing trip for the FATC took place this past Tuesday evening to Maramec Spring park.  The park was again fairly empty as the guys arrived around 3:15pm on this ridiculously hot day.  On some days you fish to catch fish, on other days you fish to practice a … Read More

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