Middle River Dispatches

A gumbo of fly-fishing, conservation, politics and days afield, for what it is worth....

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Key grip and trout wrangler at the Middle River Group, LLC. Playing Doc Holliday to the Wyatt Earps of the fish and wildlife conservation world. Deputy Director, Marine Fish Conservation Network. Guide and instructor, Mossy Creek Fly Fishing. Freelance outdoor writer.

HATCH | A rod tip

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Todd Tanner shares arguably the most important fishing tip out there.

It is a provocative article that starts with a discussion about whether you should string your rod and tie on a fly before heading to the water or do all that after getting to the water. There is a chilling account that posits a solid reason for being in the “before” camp.

In true click bait fashion, I’m not going to spoil a good story or reveal the tip. You are going to have to read the article to learn what it is. I promise it is worth it.

FWIW, I agree with Todd…

Source: https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/rod-tip/7715262

Mojo | The Week That Is: What Toll On Wildness When Humans Want It All?

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Each week, I have the pleasure of joining Mountain Journal founder Todd Wilkinson in our “The Week That Is,” column where we discuss topical events relating to the nation’s capital city and the public land West.

This week’s conversation looks at the impacts outdoor recreation on the character of the backcountry. We need to ask ourselves some important questions.

Read it here > What Toll On Wildness When Humans Want It All?

Mojo | The Week That Is: Fishing’s ‘Hero Pose’: How Do The Fish Feel?

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Each week, I have the pleasure of joining Mountain Journal founder Todd Wilkinson in our “The Week That Is,” column where we discuss topical events relating to the nation’s capital city and the public land West.

This week’s conversation looks at fish photos, the why, how and whether there might be a better way to capture the moment.

Read it here > Fishing’s ‘Hero Pose’: How Do The Fish Feel?

Fly Fish Virginia – Ramseys Draft | March 11, 2021

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Date: 11 March 2021
Time: 1:00-6:30 p.m.
Weather: 65 degrees. Mostly sunny
Water: 46 degrees, clear and full (3.09 at Ramseys Draft gage)

Had another chance to play a bit of hooky with a friend. We took advantage of a warm March afternoon to run up to Ramsays Draft. Water levels were excellent with a few risers here and there. We all but one on nymphs, with hare’s ear being the preferred offering.

Below are a few images.

For details on this and other watersheds check out VA DWR’s Where to Go Trout Fishing (Interactive Map).