RLinNH

I wanna say that for the first 2-3 years of my young fly fishing life, I caught just about every fish on an Olive Wooly Bugger or a Zug Bug. And Waaaaaaaaay back then, I figured that I had the pattern down pat. Well, I was wrong. An old dog can learn new tricks. I still haven't gone nuts on the Wooly Bugger. But I guarantee you. One cold night this winter, the time will come when I employ all of the above tactics. Great thread!!!

Thank you for the replies. Looks like New England Nets is a mere 45 minute ride from my front door. 😀

As the title implies, I am looking for a new net. I currently use a White River (Bass Pro Shops) catch and release net. Never had an issue with it, until this season. Smaller fish are falling out of the net. I must have a busted piece on the actual net. I haven't looked yet. Anywho, I am in the market for a nice Catch and Release net. I will most assuredly go to my local Fly Fishing store (Stone River), but was wondering if anyone here had a recommendation towards a small time builder. I am looking for a "normal" catch and release net. I know that Stone River has a nice Boat net with a long handle in stock as I saw it about 3 weeks ago. But I would like a a nicely handcrafted, one off net for my local rivers and streams. Recommendations?

I splurged a few years ago and went from a 25 year old Dyna King to a Renzetti Master series Vise. I'm glad I did as the sticker shock was huge (inflation over 25 years). I Love, love, love my Renzetti and am cursing myself for not getting one sooner.

Ahhhhhh yes, Beerfield.

What Arkie said.

"Where in NH?" You got it Mistaa. Live in Weare NH. You in or around the state?

Righteeeeeeee. So, just signed up here. I found the site by doing a search on dogpile.com for an Eastern Black Stonefly Imitation. TIred of going to the River in the Month of March with nothing that looks like the Nymphs that are daning around the rocks. Hence, the search for a pattern. Been Fly Fishing and tieing for going on 15 years now, and still go at it like my first year on the water. With an envy. Tieng and fishing are my passions, and I hope to pass them both on to my children. Thanks for the space to introduce myself and I look forward to a Fly Fishing BB. Tight lines and good smokes to all!!!

Something so simple, yet never thought of by me. Very good tip.