Summertime Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Swift River | S18 E04

In the hills of western Massachusetts, there’s a freshwater fishing oasis that fishes well straight through the hottest days of the year. Join On The Water’s Chris Megan and the Harrison Anglers guide service as they enjoy two incredible days of fly fishing for big rainbow trout on the Swift River.
On day one of fishing, Tom Harrison guides Chris Megan on the upper portion of the Swift River. The waters of the Swift on this stretch are nearly still, which makes for excellent sight fishing for trout. It isn't long before Chris dials in his fly fishing cast and hook set, tying into his first fish of the day. Chris and Tom get great action all day on dry dropper rigs fished with nymphs and egg flies underneath a large dry fly that functions as the strike indicator.
On day two, Chris is joined by Dan Harrison as they navigate the faster, thinner waters south of Belchertown. They spend most of the day landing big rainbow trout, but also tie into a brown trout and brook trout in the faster section of the river.
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[@TopSecretVid]

I’ve wet waded the Swift...and boy is it some chilly water.🤙🤙

[@hectorminator89]

I've fished this river before off my kayak. It really does feel like you are fishing in an aquarium with the water clarity.

[@coyote136]

Awesome video

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Thanks!

[@michaelwalsh6000]

Great video guys, that place is a gem!

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

It really is @Michael Walsh! Thanks for watching 🐟

[@CapeBass508]

I literally just planned a trip to the Swift river for May.... What a timely video!

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

It's an incredible fishery, and beautiful that time of year!

[@bgexpedtions1669]

Where on the Swift did you put in and take out for the two floats?

[@christopherjohnson903]

The boat launch c'mon man

[@roscosgrow9906]

Drift boats on the swift ..... get out .