Category Fly Fishing in Maine

A Short Narrative On Trout Fishing Flies

Nothing seems to get a true trout fishing aficionado going like the subject of trout fishing flies. It’s a hotly debated topic between fishing “purists” and the casual trout fisherman. Trout flies are those funny-looking little lures that are made…

5 Useful Tips on Trout Fishing

In fishing, trout are one of the favorite “fishing friends” of most anglers. These crafty fish are abundant anywhere. The native habitat of these crafty fish depends on the type of trout. For brook trout, the native habitat includes the…

Maine’s First Guide: Cornelia ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby

On March 19, 1897, the Maine legislature passed a bill requiring hunting guides to register with the state. Maine registered 1,316 guides in that first year. The honor of receiving the first Maine guiding license went to Cornilia Thurza Crosby,…

Confidence in Fly Fishing

For those of you who, like me, have memories of fishing that pre-date memories of school, think back to as many fishing partners and trips as you can. Even those people you only went fishing with once. Then try to…

The Thrill of Trout Fishing

The thrill of trout fishing! It is the best, isn’t it? No matter where you plan to go trout fishing, you know you are most likely going to enjoy your trip. Trout fishing is a sport of its own; some…