Up'North Maine Fly Castings

-On Behalf of the Earth, I’d like to wish all the Up’North faithful a happy Earth Day. On this day, April 22nd, it is important that we all take time to do our part to make this Earth a better place. As Fly Fisherman, we have an extra responsibility to protect the local lands and [...]

-It’s time once again for another featured Fly Fishing artist on Up’North. As anyone who knows me has figured out by now, I’m a sucker for great art. When the art just happens to be a piece on Fly Fishing, It’s difficult to tear me away. Each time I make a post like this on [...]

- Is your favorite spot getting old or fished out? Have you recently moved and need a few new locations to cast a fly? Want to check out where people around the world love to fish? Then FlyFishMap.com is for you! Fly Fish Map is an interactive map that allows users to place Markers on [...]

-The time has finally come ladies and gents, Rollcast Productions has finally released their long anticipated film “Hustle and Fish.” The film was done on location in Alaska, Canada, and Washington, and promised loads of non-stop fishing action.This film is the real deal! Go out and buy it, Up’North orders! Learn more about the movie [...]

-A few more Big Ol’ Fish pictures have been turning up from this Winters past Ice Fishing season. Nice togue (Take Trout) seemed to be the theme this year, and the pictures below further reiterate that fact. Ben Bouchard and company have caught some of the nicest looking fish I’ve ever seen through the ice [...]

-Well, Opening morning on the first day of fishing is officially in the books. I learned a few things about my experience this morning, like it isn’t light outside much before 6:30 am, and not ALL streams in the area are free of ice. My exploratory adventure left me with a solid hour of fishing [...]

Due to my early fishing adventure to celebrate opening day, “Mornin Coffee” will be not be had on Up’North! -It’s official, as of a few minutes ago fishing season in Maine is now under way. Naturally, I will be up at first light and out making my first casts of the season. I’m not exactly [...]

-Well, I did it again. In a effort to fine tune Up’North Maine Fly Castings for world domination, I have made another important decision that I feel will benefit the overall layout of the site and it’s content. I felt it was necessary to remove the “Fishing Trip Log” page because It ultimately was not [...]

-Today’s Fly Fishing Artist is actually quiet more. Fred W. Thomas of Washington is one of the most accomplished Wildlife artists I’ve ever heard of, with a portfolio of paintings done for National Geographic, Pepsi Cola Corp, Alaska Airlines and many more. Every one of his wildlife pieces deserves a spot in any art collection. [...]

-I hope everyone gets my point, Muskie in the Saint John River are LARGE. This 40+ slab was caught by Aroostook County native Jake Oullette in the Saint John River region. Here he poses for a quick picture before letting this beauty go on its way. Great fish Jake! Happy Castings, -Ben