Friday, May 8, 2015. Had a great time hunting with friends this week. The three of us all took birds, 4 total. But, I consider a bearded hen a rare trophy. We hardly ever shoot hens on the property even in the fall.

This fly is based on the famous Teppesilda. The original is a herring imitation. The pattern uses craft fur. I will soon be back with more on this. A famous nordic pattern for sea trout fishing.

Wise words from one of the all time greats, salt water or fresh. Check out Sarah Griggs article with Flip Pallot for Flyfisherman, it is a great read. A spirtual guide to the importance of the last 40 feet. Read the whole damn thing. Killer deals on guide trips right now.

Welcome To Burnt Drags! Your Place For The Latest In Fly Fishing And Tying! Also Up To The Minute Stream Conditions And Fishing Reports. Thursday, October 25, 2012. Tougher Pennsylvania fish poaching laws. Pennsylvania has a new, tougher fish poaching law. Often by using illegal methods such as netting or spearing in the streams.

Jewelry-Quality Artistic Salmon Flies by Shawn Davis. I blend the classic arts of goldsmithing and flytying to create truly unique jewelry art. From precious metals, and then dress them with the finest materials. Are either displayed in handblown glass domes. Or worn as fine jewelry. My work has been well received, having been featured in flyfishing magazines. As well as the jewelry arts magazine.

Show us your Double Haul. Saturday, December 24, 2011. Tuesday, June 28, 2011. A river without friends is doomed to oblivion. Lee Wulff was quoted as saying that. I understand that anywhere you go or anything you do, especially on the intertubes, you may find some detractors and those who may dislike your methods, etc.

Exploring the brooks and streams of the Adirondacks and Southern New England. Monday, March 19, 2018. Sunday, March 11, 2018. You will probably catch less fish at first, but in the end you will be a better fisherman! Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Sunday, March 25, 2018. This trip would be no exception. Of course you get the typical glance from some, that those will not work as they are too big, too small, not enough flash, too much flash , but they one thing they were all. The lakes and rivers are made for streamer fishing as they are littered with fallen timber and logs everywhere. You never know when, where and the size of fish is going to inhale your streamer. Oh, what fun it to fish Chile. Wednesday, March 21, 2018.