Mark Dysinger

About Me

Basic Information

Gender

Birthday

01/01/1960

About me

I suppose that I'm one
of the fortunate few who can honestly say that I've been fishing for as long as
I can remember. Growing up in the state of Maine
afforded me multiple opportunities to pursue many species of fish in fresh and
salt water. I'm told that my first fish was a catfish caught from a small pond
in New Hampshire, and that it scared the daylights out of me. Fortunately, the
experience didn't scar me enough to keep me from developing a great love for the
sport.

My fascination grew
by leaps and bounds a few years later when I received a fly rod for my birthday.
While most kids were playing kickball, I was busy trying to fool anything that
swims into biting a fly. Although I did participate in baseball and basketball
in the upcoming years, the die had already been cast. I continued to fish as
often as possible. I still enjoy conventional fishing, but when conditions are
right my preferred method of angling is with the fly rod.

I'll never cease to be amazed at the variety that
the New England states have to offer in the way of angling
opportunities. One could spend a few lifetimes sampling them. Although most of
my years have been spent in Maine, I have also
been fortunate enough to live and fish in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I
have spent the past four years in Connecticut
with my wife, and continue to be impressed by the fishing this state has to
offer. The saltwater fishing in Long Island Sound is very reliable, and the
proximity to the rocky coast of Rhode Island is appealing. The lakes, ponds,
and rivers also provide nearly year-round action.

My favorite fish to chase are northern pike and smallmouth bass in freshwater,
and striped bass, bluefish, and hickory shad in saltwater. I also fish for
trout, panfish, and the like, but my love for the aforementioned species tends
to occupy most of my fishing time.

Tying flies keeps me sane, particularly during the colder months. My wife also
likes to occasionally tie flies, which is a direct result of her relationship
with me. She is turning into quite the angler herself, and sometimes I just
like to sit back and watch her catch fish. It’s the least I can do, since she
tolerates my obsession so well.