Recommended Guides in the Boston Area
It all begins with an idea.
Eliot Jenkins: Eliot is the man! He’s an absolutely awesome guide and without question the best saltwater guide in Massachusetts. See the pictures below - they should tell you everything you need to know about a trip out with him. He’s a master on fly and with gear! He should be your first call if you’re looking to book a trip in Massachusetts!!
Website: http://www.bostonflyfishing.com/ ; http://www.greasybeaksflyfishing.com/index.html
Aron Cascone: Aron probably doesn’t need much of an introduction to fly fisherman around New England. I sent Aron a pack of flies a while back looking for some advice on ways to improve. He took a lot of time and gave me a ton of great ways to make my patterns better. By the end of our conversion, I knew one thing for sure. This guy know his shit! Probably more than any fly angler I’ve talked too. If you’re looking for a great time out on the water, to learn, and improve as an angler, give Aron a call!
Website: http://constantangler.com/
Scott Sztorc: As a primarily salty guy, the ins and outs of fishing trout sometimes make my head spin. My Dad and I booked a trip with Scott on the Battenkill to try and improve our sweet water skills. Scott is a super knowledgeable guy and took the time to explain all the basics of what we were doing on the stream. Reading water, why certain spots hold fish, fly presentation, hatches… I can go on and on. Scott was patient, interested in the fishing and fun to fish with. If you are looking to book a trip on the Battenkill Scott should be your first call,
Capt. Will Raye: I was lucky enough to be invited along on a trip with Will by a friend of mine and boy was I lucky! Will is an amazing guide and a great guy. We went out on the Monomoy flats and I couldn’t believe how many fish Will put us on, it was truly amazing. Not only does he know where the fish are but he also has a great way of teaching and instructing. If you’re looking to have an epic day of fishing on the cape Will should be your first call, I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Website: http://www.capecodflats.com/
JOIN SOUTH SHORE FLY CASTERS!! FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO NETWORK AND TALK FLY FISHING IN THE BOSTON AREA; THERE ISN’T A BETTER ORGANIZATION THAN THE SOUTH SHORE FLY CASTERS!!
Website: https://www.southshoreflycasters.com/
Conservation Thoughts
An unfortunate fact about me is that I’m a big fat dummy and for the most part the ins and outs of fisheries conservation and management fly right over my head. I have to rely on organizations that I trust to give me appropriate insights on current management measures and actionable conservation technics.
The two organizations I find the most helpful are:
The American Saltwater Guides Association: https://saltwaterguidesassociation.com/
Stripers Forever: https://www.stripersforever.org/
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