fishing
Women, Sports, and the North Woods Camps
As the allure of the Great Outdoors grew in prominence in the late 1800s, Maine’s sport camps and guides sprang up to cater to the new notion of vacationing.
Handmade Graphite Rods Inspired by Maine’s Waterways
Maine Fly Company’s hand-made rods are inspired by Maine rivers.
Casco Bay Stripers: Magnificent fish in local waters
In which a very big striper is caught but escapes before it can be measured.
A Maine Tradition
Trolling for salmon is an art in relaxation. A seasoned angler has some good tips.
The Maine I Love — Jonathan Laurence
Photographs from aboard fishing vessels
Bend in the River
A trip to Ireland, fly fishing, and memories.
Alluring Lures
A Seal Cove craftsman hooks fishermen with reproduction vintage wooden fishing lures.
Fish, Nature & Tradition
Three sporting camps: Grant’s, Lakewood, and Bosebuck Mountain, have been luring “sports” to western Maine for over a century.
The Maine I Love — Micah Philbrook
An Owls Head lobsterman shares the experience.
A Maine Sporting Tradition
In a sport viewed by many as dominated by men, women play a key role in Maine’s fly tying history.
