Feather-Craft Fly Fishing Owner, Ed Story, Passes

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Ed Story, owner and founder of Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, passed away on Monday, August 4th.

The Story family has initiated the "Ed Story Memorial Fund" that will benefit a restoration project on one of Ed's favorite Missouri trout streams. Any donations can be sent to: Ed Story Memorial Fund c/o Feather-Craft, PO Box 19904, St. Louis, MO 63144.

For further information contact: Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, St. Louis, Missouri, 800-659-1707, www.feather-craft.com

A Fishing Road

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I fished New Hampshire and Vermont last weekend. The first night, I camped in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. It is about 20 minutes north of Franconia Notch. Before fishing Profile Lake (so named for its position below a rock outcrop known as the Old Man in the Mountain that collapsed in 2003), I stopped at a collectible shop. The owner was a woman who was 90. She looked 70. This lovely lady grew up in Twin Mountain and was a World War II vet. She was also a fly fisher and was [...]

Orvis Helios: OMG

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I have never been a huge fan of Orvis rods. However, the new Helois is a joy forever. I recently fished an 9 foot, 8 weight. It was light as a feather, casts a mile and is so responsive. It is one of the BEST rods I have ever casted.

I appreciate good gear, but I am a little scrimy. I have never paid more than $500.00 for a graphite rod. Even at the mid $700.00 price range, this rod is worth it. If you have a chance to cast one, you will become a true believer.

United Fly Tyers 50th Anniversary and Gala

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

March 2009 will mark the 50th birthday of United Fly Tyers. UFT is the oldest continuously operating fly tying club in the country.

www.unitedflytyers.org

FINALLY! - The Curse Of CARLO has ended...

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Carlo caught his first Stripah on Little Mill Pond in Chatham.

Carlo reports the water is still tepid.

Way to go you F-Stick

Fish the Water in Front of You

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Every Memorial Day, I fish with my college buddies, Doug, Bill and Graham. We live far enough away that this is the only time we can get together. The boys and I fish an hour west of Ottawa in the Canadian heartland. It is spectacular fishing: five pound Smallmouth Bass and explosive Northern Pike. This is great except Doug, Bill and Graham spin fish, and I fly fish. I spin fish to be with them. This year, however, I was determined to fly fish.

White River Browns

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Here are some tremendous Browns recently caught on the White River, Arkansas by clients of Marc Poulos of Riverworks, Inc.

Marc Guides the White River and North Fork River in Arkansas.

Marc is a Reporter here at Fly Fishing Conditions.

Check out his Reporter Page at: http://www.flyfishingconditions.com/white_river/index.html.

Has anyone fishing with Captain Bill Cooling from Pleasant Bay Charters out of Chatham, Massachusetts? I’m thinking of a guided trip to Monomoy in mid-June. Let me know if you have any information about him.

Kernwood Bass Fishing

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I waded the the Danvers River at the Kernwood Bridge Sunday 6/1/08. I was fishing on the p.m. incoming tide. I was only out for two hours, but caught no fish and saw no bait (saw lots of Jelly Fish though). I saw no crashing fish either. I was using big herring patterns and Clousers.

Anybody been fishing the area? Anybody having better luck?

Bass Fishing on the Danvers River

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I waded the Danver River, Beverly, Massachusetts last night on the incoming tide between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. I fished the Kernwood side with a fast sinking line and Herring patterns. I picked up two bass in the mid-twenty range.

Anyone else have any luck on the Danvers River System lately? What were you using? How were you rigged? Where were you fishing? Did you see any bait?

Based on last night, and other reports, I think we are in for a good season.

"Why I Should Own the Wellston Inn"

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The essay below was entered it in the "Why I Should Own the Wellston Inn" contest in 2000. The Wellston Inn is an historic inn on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Upon submission of a 500 hundred word essay and $100.00 entry fee, the Wellston Inn could be yours, provided your essay was judged the winner.

To date, a winner has not been chosen and none of the entry fees have been returned.

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A Very Modest Proposal

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Should we try to overcome our primal urges by turning the other cheek? A preposterous idea I think. Fishing is a perfect example. Fish are predators, and so am I. I love the pulsing of a fish fighting for its life. Nature gave me intellect to be a better predator, not to make me a better person.

That makes me think. I have a modest proposal, a proposal that will end the pesky worldwide food shortages. These food riots are becoming annoying, don't you think? Let's [...]

Book Review: Fly Fishing for Striped Bass, by Rich Murphy

jkolesar2006@charter.net — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Fly Fishing for Striped Bass

By Rich Murphy

Filled with great color photographs and illustrations this book is destined to become a classic of fishing literature. Written by someone who has obviously spent a great deal of time fishing for and studying stripers Fly Fishing for Striped Bass is the quintessential writing on striped bass and striped bass fishing.

Rich's profession as a civil engineer carries over into his boo [...]

The Pursuit of Happiness on the West Branch

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

In late April, I fished the Delaware River in the Catskill Mountains. My friend, Carlo, Maggie, my Miniature Schnauzer, and I drove five hours from Boston. We were meeting Chippy D. at the West Branch Angler in Deposit, New York. You could hear the river flow from our cabin porch.

Carlo is a Day Trader whose longtime girlfriend left him. She took everything: the house, the car, the bank accounts, etc. Even though she dropped the bomb [...]

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