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Relax on the River

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Meet the Fly Fishing Guides

Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson Fly Fishing Guide

Let my 20 plus years of guiding experience provide you with a fun, safe and productive day on the water. Whether it’s an important family day, a mental health day away from the office or just a day out fishing, I strive to make it happen to the best of my ability.

Garrett Rice

Chris Jackson Fly Fishing Guide

Garrett hails from Northern Vermont where he has honed his skills and passion for fly fishing on his local waters like the Upper Connecticut, the Winooski, and the Otter to name a few. He brings a diverse fly fishing skill set-specializing in Euro techniques as well as traditional fly fishing.

Erik Wisniewski

Chris Jackson Fly Fishing Guide

Erik began his passion for fly fishing at an early age fishing for trophy striped bass with his father on Cape Cod. His love of the sport and the outdoors brought him inland to the fabled trout waters of the Catskills and Andirondacks, where he honed his freshwater fly fishing skills.

The Waters of Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont Hold Trophy Trout!

Phil Gleason Fly Fishing Testimonial

“When I hire a guide I look for someone who’s a great fisherman, a hard worker, a patient teacher, and a good person with whom to spend a day on the water. I’ve fished with many guides, and know firsthand that these qualities don’t always coincide, but Chris has them all, in spades, which is why I keep returning to the Deerfield area and bringing my fishing buddies. It’s a great under the radar fishery and no one knows how to fish it better than Chris.”

Phil Gleason
David Sossen Fly Fishing Testimonial

“I’ve been fishing with Chris on the Deerfield and nearby rivers, and in the salt, for at least five years.  He always puts us on the fish no matter the conditions which can be quite variable.  We have fished in downpours, floods and heatwaves.  He is also a good and very patient teacher of all the techniques involved in flyfishing.  And he is a great guy to spend a day on the water with. ”

David Sossen
Dick-Peterson-Deerfield-River-Fly-Fishing

“Fishing with Chris Jackson is always fun. I try to get out to western MA or Vermont couple of times a year to experience the many rivers that are on Chris’ radar… as well as his enthusiasm about fly fishing. On our first trip together a few years ago I drove home asking myself, “Why fly to Montana when the size and number of browns and rainbows – even a big tiger trout – that day more than equaled my best day out west.” Chris keeps each day with him hopping – knowing when to swing a streamer, put out the nymph rod, work a wet fly, or pound up fish on a dry. ”

Dick Peterson, Londonderry NH

FLY FISHING TECHNIQUE

I’m always on the rivers and have a keen eye for the nature of things.

INSTAGRAM

I was struggling for a little while today, then I switched flies , putting on a creatch that I tied while I was eating some gettin em pretzels… I’m fairly certain that some of the magical flavoring got on the flies I tied in that sesh, basically making them gettin em flies, we went deep into double digits after putting on the gettin em pretzel flavored flies… might be illegal in some states as it could be considered scented. Anyway thanks to @garrett.rice20 and @oliverhoblitzelle for turning me on to the gettin em pretzels- it was a game changer. #snyderspretzels #gettinem #bobberdown #onthedaily #deerfieldriver #seewhatsoutthere #cortlandpremiumtippet
Gotta love a last cast trout at the pullout! The fishing is improving but still day to day with water, weather and bug availability determining fish activity. Chanced upon a flying ant hatch two days ago and caught countless fish on dries- ending the float with close to 30 trout. Yesterday we had to fish hard to get a good number but we succeeded in doing so with some nice wild browns coming in for a fast meet and greet. I expect fishing to continue to improve in the coming weeks.
Gotta work for em lately but we’re still gettin em and the weather is gorgeous!
Wild browns are a welcome addition on any Deerfield float, especially on a bright day when you least expect them. Beautiful fish from a lovely day with Bill and Ellen P., lots of laughs and good conversation- we had to work for our fish but succeeded in getting some good ones in the hoop. Fishing will continue to improve as we get deeper into September and the bugs return, very little insect activity this week but that could change any day now.
Fun day with @fish_with_wiz on some picky bones and albies… tried to keep the fish cursing to a minimum…#tuttifrutti #stripset #bonito #capecod #seewhatsoutthere
Sexy old girl is all cleaned up and getting some fresh bottom paint- this was a long overdue makeover-looking forward to getting her splashed next week. #stripset #bonito #albiefever #stripedbass #capecod #jonesbrothersmarine
It’s definitely the summer of the bonito, another day deep into double digits with over 20 on the fly- hope the albies pile in equally as prolific! #seewhatsoutthere #jonesbrothersmarine #bonito #cortlandpremiumtippet
Morning session with Uncle Don and Sir John was 🔥🔥🔥! #deerfieldriver #testedonanimals #cortlandline #seewhatsoutthere #wildbrowntrout @regal_vise
Weather has been spectacular out in western MA with cool overnight temperatures bringing water temps down into ideal trout range- some Iso’s are popping again and I expect to see flying ants any day now. Nice double digit morning with Sir Dave S yesterday, lots of laughs and frisky trout- still working hard for them but nice consistent action- I expect fishing to really pick up soon. #deerfieldriver #testedonanimals #cortlandpremiumtippet #seewhatsoutthere #wildbrowns
Great double digit morning with David Y . Had some quality fish in the hoop too like this adult specimen. Mornings and evening sessions have been solid, particularly on the hot days. If you can cast and present a fly you’ll do well, I have some availability if you’re interested. #sumnerfishing #newenglandflyfishing #testedonanimals
This is what we do in the summer… big dries and high fives! This awesome video was taken by @onewayeric one year ago today! #deerfieldriver #chubbytime #flipflops #summernewenglandstyle
It’s terrestrial season out here in Western MA, been having good success on ant patterns in the film and the good ole flip flops with wings, aka the chubby. Awesome trip with Ryan C yesterday putting 20 plus in the hoop on big dries- Ryan was laying out casts in all the right places and was rewarded in spectacular fashion! #deerfieldriver #seewhatsoutthere #fishitwell #testedonanimals #rioflylines
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