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The Story of Salmon & Us: Author Mark Kurlansky

Two Empty Rivers When I moved to Massachusetts in 2010, state-published fishing guides were still promoting Atlantic salmon  runs in the Merrimack River. Massachusetts and New Hampshire had infused money  and fish into the river to encourage the return of these majestic animals. Initially I was excited. While every angler I talked to was aware …

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The Opposite of Fly Fishing

For years I maintained that ice fishing was on the extreme end of a spectrum, the polar opposite of fly fishing. You fish up and down. You carry what you need on a sled. You don’t need to attempt stealth. You can eat a sandwich while fishing. Ice fishing is a lot of fun, and …

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