Fly Fisherman Fly Fisherman Throwback: A Stillwater Secret An important early-season insect in ponds all over the country, the water boatman is too often overlooked by fly fishermen. All over the more northern sections of the country, when many early-season streams are apt to be high and cold, anglers should be looking to trout in ponds, who in turn will be looking at the ubiquitous water boatmen. (Illustration by Harvey Eckert) May 22, 2023 By Gary LaFontaine Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Gary Borger, Joan & Lee Wulff, Dave Whitlock, Vince Marinaro, Rene Harrop, Doug Swisher & Carl Richards, Nick Lyons, and many more deserve a second life. These articles are reprinted here exactly as published in their day and may contain information, philosophies, or language that reveals a different time and age. This should be used for historical purposes only.This...Continue Reading
