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Guessing Game
- Another pretty night fly fishin’ in northern Maine, life is good. The fish simply did not seem as active tonight, but it still ended up being a fairly successful one. I managed 3 brook trout, all around 10 inches or less, all of whom thought they were much larger. Most fish were caught between [...]
A Box Full of Nothing.
- I’m short on words right now. Sorry. I spent 95% of my time on the water tonight fighting with streamers, cursing that I lost my only spool of 10lb test leader, and trying to warm my hands up so I could tie knots. It’s official, I’m in an early season slump. With nothing but [...]
My Not-So Secret Weapon
-Howdy One of my favorite parts about the L.L.Bean Spring Fishing Expo will likely always be the expert fly-tyers. 2010 was certainly no different. Among the dozen or so thread-wrappers in the building, Bob Popovics, David Klausmeyer, Don Bastian, and Mike Martinek Jr. tend to stand out. Last year I watched Mr. Martinek tie for [...]
Catching Up…(And giving things Away)
- I must say, I’ve been a little lost in the sauce over the past few months. Between learning civics, teaching civics, then correcting tests, papers, and homework about civics, fly fishing has taking a seat in the back of the crowded movie theater that is my life. With another 7 weeks of student teaching [...]
The Beautiful Mistake
Just put the vise away for the evening, my head is pounding and my eyes just can’t focus anymore. What started out as an attempt to tie the Moose River streamer went horribly wrong, and then back to right again. I’m not sure what to call this baby because honestly, I’m not sure if there [...]
Hellllooo Fish River
- Still doing some last minute Christmas shopping you lazy sally procrastinator? Well, if the recipient of your last minute purchase swings streamers on the Fish River (or any river for that matter) during the spring run, listen up. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you have probably heard the [...]
Fly Recipe Update!
ALAS! Two spankin’ new streamer patterns for your winter tying enjoyment! Head on over to the Fly Recipes Page for more details! From my bench to yours, The Dr. Burke…. Some mistakes have happy endings! I give you the “OOPS” Ghost. Sense of humor not included…! Happy Tying, -Ben :: :: :: :: :: :: [...]
Materials Jackpot!
- This just in! I am a lucky, LUCKY man. Lately I have a certain knack for meeting the right people, and this week has been no different. Settling in to my new home in southern Maine, I was introduced to one of my uncles best buddies who also happened to be an established Pawn [...]
Update Update Update!
- A few updates worth mentioning tonight! First and foremost, a biography for Up’North’s latest contributor has been added to “The Gang” page. Go check it out and get to know a little about our voice of the Rangeley/Kennabago region! Equally worth mentioning! After over a month of nothingness (poetic license to excuse my time [...]
Spring Streamer Tactics
- Spring fly fishing can be tricky, especially in the swollen rivers of Northern Maine. Landlocked Salmon are hands down some of the most selective feeders in our watershed, and to bring one to the boat usually requires a great deal of time and dedication, and a ton of luck. Any seasoned fly fisherman knows [...]