Archive for January, 2010

Living in Upstate NY these past two weeks, we were blessed with unseasonably pleasant weather.  This mid-winter temperature break afforded  decent winter angling conditions.  Now that colder weather has returned and there is snow on tap, it’s nice to enjoy quality fly tying time. The past year,...

The pleasant break in wintry weather motivated me to make the drive and fish the Salmon River for steelhead.  I had the day off and liked the forecast of mid-thirties for Pulaski.   I convinced Will F to join me and we splurged, bringing along  local guide Jay Peck http://www.jaypeckguides.com/main/....

The gentle warming trend of upper thirties convinced me to leave the fly tying bench and head out to Oak Orchard River.  It was a pleasant, mostly sunny afternoon and no gloves were needed during fishing.  It’s always a winter treat to fish without gloves, as well as not worry about iced guides....