In a recent episode of the television show Explore New England, host Tom Richardson visits rustic Lakewood Camps in western Maine.
Established in 1853 and now one of the oldest continuously operating sporting camps in the country, this venerable camp provides ready access to the famed Rapid River, home to some of the world’s best fly fishing for wild, native brook trout and landlocked salmon.
Learn why the Rapid is considered hallowed waters among fly fishermen, and why traditional cane (bamboo) rods still have a place in modern angling thanks to master rod builders like Bernard Ramanouskas.
Watch the episode here: