FinFollower.com

On The Fly On The Fly: Show 5 – Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Leigh — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:08:52 +0000

Gary Lussier, President of the Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, is my guest for show #5. He has been a member for 37 years. During this time he has participated in a number of projects and held various roles before becoming President. I am not as familiar with the part of the state that […]

The post On The Fly On The Fly: Show 5 – Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited appeared first on FinFollower.com.

On The Fly: Show 4 – Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Leigh — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:51:14 +0000

For show #4, my guest is Mike Beauchene, Supervising Fisheries Biologist for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Mike did a great job of walking us through DEEP’s programs and responsibilities. Topics covered include fishing opportunities in Connecticut, the state’s stocking program, and our fishing regulations. Mike has a passion for his […]

The post On The Fly: Show 4 – Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) appeared first on FinFollower.com.

On The Fly: Show 3 – Casting for Recovery

Leigh — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:49:07 +0000

In Show 3, I interview Maria Ellis, Co-coordinator for the Connecticut chapter of Casting for Recovery (CfR). I’ve worked as a volunteer guide for CfR for over 10 years. I’ve seen the positive impact of this program on women dealing with cancer. Maria did a great job of promoting CfR – Sharing the organization history […]

The post On The Fly: Show 3 – Casting for Recovery appeared first on FinFollower.com.

On The Fly: Show 2 – Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association

Leigh — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:33:22 +0000

On The Fly is back in production. I’ve been lucky enough to find a few organizations to join me on-air, so I’ll be posting new episodes as we go. There are always hiccups and surprises while taping these shows. That’s just part of the fun. During the first episode, we found that the studio light […]

The post On The Fly: Show 2 – Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association appeared first on FinFollower.com.

On The Fly Reboot

Leigh — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:45:37 +0000

A number of years ago, I created and hosted a fly fishing show called On The Fly. Unlike programs that focus on catching fish, I interviewed people that were involved in various organizations which support fly fishing – The show looked more like Charlie Rose, less like Charlie Moore . . . Most of the […]

The post On The Fly Reboot appeared first on FinFollower.com.

Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival, 2025

Leigh — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:11:14 +0000

Nothing better than a fly fishing festival on a warm summer day. And it feels like an upgrade when you add in Troegs Brewery and lobster rolls from Cousins Maine Lobster. This was my first trip to the Boiling Springs, PA event. Would definitely recommend it as a summer weekend destination. I decided to sandwich […]

The post Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival, 2025 appeared first on FinFollower.com.

Easing Into Analog

Leigh — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:34:25 +0000

While my day job is entirely dependent on the Internet and digital channels, there is something deeply satisfying about unplugging from technology and focusing on the family, flies, fishing and fun. Today there will be no worries about phone battery life, cell signal strength, or Wi-Fi passwords. We will communicate without text or emojis, using […]

The post Easing Into Analog appeared first on FinFollower.com.

Five Weight Road Trip, Part Three: Ameripolitan Music Awards

Leigh — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:07:54 +0000

Warning: Before reading any further, this is not a story on flyfishing. However, it does round out my trip to Texas. If you’re not a fan of traditional country, nor have interest in becoming one, this is probably not your cup of tea, or Lone Star beer, as it may be. For the past couple […]

The post Five Weight Road Trip, Part Three: Ameripolitan Music Awards appeared first on FinFollower.com.

Five Weight Road Trip, Part Two: Guadalupe River TU’s Troutfest

Leigh — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:51:52 +0000

I was listening to the Gourds cover of Snoop Dogg’s Gin & Juice as I wrote this post. Unfortunately Friday’s weather did not follow into Saturday. The day was cold, blustery, and overcast. I drove up the road that runs along the Guadalupe until I came to the Lazy L campground, site of GRTU’s Troutfest. […]

The post Five Weight Road Trip, Part Two: Guadalupe River TU’s Troutfest appeared first on FinFollower.com.

Five Weight Road Trip, Part One: Getting to Texas and the Guadalupe River

Leigh — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:25:49 +0000

I was listening to this tune by Willie Nelson as I wrote this post. Give it a listen. The day before Valentine’s, as a reminder of who is really in charge, Mother Nature dropped a foot of snow on southern CT in just a few hours. It took two hours of snowblowing to find my […]

The post Five Weight Road Trip, Part One: Getting to Texas and the Guadalupe River appeared first on FinFollower.com.