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FROM T&T Blog // FLY FISHING NEW ENGLAND: FLY RODS AND SET UPS FOR STRIPER, FALSE ALBACORE, BLUEFISH AND MORE

It’s Mid-season here along the Northeast coast, so it seemed like a good time to check in with some of our salty pro-staffers and get their advice on how to gear-up, and what to expect when you get on the water. The coast can be surprisingly diverse in New England, from river estuaries and salt ponds to rocky headlands and sandy beaches, not to mention the offshore environment. These three T&T Pros – Kyle Schaefer, Ross Kessler, and Abbie Schuster - cover it all, and each has a unique perspective on the best way to prep for their fishery.

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5 Tips to Hone Your Craft

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5 Tips to Hone Your Craft

As a guide I spend 100’s of hours each season watching my clients present to fish. Every scenario and interaction between angler and fish is a learning experience. The nuances of each dance reveals why we were successful, or to the contrary, why we failed. Over time, distinct patterns develop. Common mistakes continue to surface as every angler works to grow. Below, I’ll discuss a few tweaks that will keep your fly in the zone longer, avoid missed strikes and ultimately get more fish to hand.

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Proven Flies for Maine Striped Bass

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Proven Flies for Maine Striped Bass

Through years of guiding and fly fishing for striped bass in Northern New England I’ve developed preferences for proven fly patterns that work, year in and year out. From top water flies to assorted baitfish to shrimp and specialty flies, my fly box has a pattern for each situation I encounter on the water.

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Maine Striped Bass Fly Fishing

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Maine Striped Bass Fly Fishing

What to expect fly fishing for striped bass in Maine. We fly fish the flats, rocky coast, pole the beaches, fish the estuaries, and search the marshes. Stripers fill into all the beautiful terrian and features of the Maine coast; lets fish for them exactly how we like.

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