Blog Entries for Jokerman

Toccoa River Hogs

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Chris Wenning of Alpharetta, GA submitted these hogs from the Toccoa River on a recent outting.

Not a Fishing Poem

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This is not a fishing poem, but I really like it, and Malcolm Miller is one of my favorite poets.

This poem is from Malcolm Miller's most recent book, I am Also welcome in the world.

Malcolm is the author of the Emperor of Massachusetts, The [...]

Stripers Forever Announces Game Fish Bill and Auction

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Stripers Forever announces game fish bill and auction.

Stripers Forever has introduced a game fish bill in the Massachusetts to protect striped bass conservation and recreational fishing. To fund its efforts, the organization will be regularly auctioning off donated items on its website. Two auctions started November 11, 2008: an HMH vise, combined with a collection of saltwater flies by the Saltwater Flyman, and technical fishing clothes from The Lateral Lin [...]

UK WEB PUBLISHER FISH & FLY LTD HOOKS UP WITH USA-BASED FISH&FLY MAGAZINE

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

West Sussex, UK - In a match made in fly-fishing heaven, Fish & Fly Ltd, owners of the popular UK-based online magazine www.fishandfly.com , have acquired the rights and title of its print namesake in the USA, the award-winning Fish & Fly Magazine, from Turnstile Publishing Company of Orlando, Florida.

Clayton Morris, President of Turnstile Publishing, announced the development by stating, "We are delighted to see the USA and UK Fish & Fly brands joining [...]

Reaching the End of His Time

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Every Columbus Day, I fish the Connecticut River for Landlocked Salmon at its head waters in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. The trip usually marks the end of my season. This year, I went with my friend, Dave Lavaretus. It was an uneventful trip: no hogs screaming into your backing, no fifty fish days and no bar fights. It was just a drive from home and back where fish were caught and released.

Pittsburg is about twenty minutes from the Canadian border.&nbs [...]

Fall Atlantic Salmon Fishing in New Hampshire

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

October and November is the time for fall Atlantic salmon fishing in New Hampshire on the Merrimack and Pemigewasset Rivers, according to the New Hampshire Fish & Game. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT - September 18, 2008.

The NH Fish and Game Department will stock the Merrimack with over 800 brood stock Atlantic salmon, averaging about 2.5 pounds. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT - September 18, 2008.

The brood stock salmon will be stocked below the Eastman Fall [...]

Muskegon Spring Steelhead

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Fish On Steve aka Dave Whitefish with Fresh Steelie (Thanks to Jake) A Happy Dave

According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game, late season stocking makes for some terrific fishing. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT - September 4, 2008. The surplus older, larger, broodstock fish are stocked this time of year. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT - September 4, 2008.

According to the September 4, 2008 New Hampshire Fish and Game Report, the following waters may make for some late season action: Martin Meadow Pond off of US Rte. 3 and S [...]

Saco River Fishing

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I was vacationing with my family last week in North Conway, New Hampshire. I managed to sneak in some fishing. Luckily, the rain stopped, and it was sunny most of the week. The water came down to a fishable level, and the temperature was in the low sixties (more like late spring than August conditions).

The terrestrial and steamer fishing were great. I fished the the fly fishing only section from First Bridge to the golf course. The water was so clear, you could see hundreds of tro [...]

Warmwater Fly Fishing to Save Industry?

hkrinsky@flyfishingconditions.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

According to the most recent issue of Angling Trade, warmwater fly fishing maybe “the saving grace” of an ailing industry. Angling Trade, June 2008 issue, www.anglingtrade.com.

Fly fishing for bass, pike, and other warmwater species is nothing new. Just take a gander at a the 1889 publication of Book of the Black Bass Comprising its Complete Scientific and Life History Together with a Pracitcal Treatise on Angling and Fly Fis [...]

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.