Ramblings of a Catskill Flyfisher
The forgotten hatch

With March upon us and winter slowly waning, fly-fishing anglers eagerly await a new season. As the days pass, our thoughts and discussions tend toward the first fly hatches. And without a doubt, …

Late-winter snow

We are about a month from spring, or the vernal equinox; it occurs this year on March 19. Some people might have thought that we would have an early spring. Our winter has been somewhat of a mild …

My great fishing wader dilemma: an update

A few years ago, I vented my frustration in the River Reporter over not being able to find a pair of bootfoot waders in my size. In that column, I explained that no manufacturer of premium chest …