J. Kenney Abrames is a Rhode Island treasure. He is the author of Striper Moon and A Perfect Fish two of the seminal works in fly rodding for striped bass, but to describe Kenney as a striper fisherman is to sell him very short. He's a talented artist. First and foremost. He has sculpted a larger-than-life Jesus, created ornate theater ceilings and moldings, written a couple of non-fishing books, and a house full of paintings including every fly in A Perfect Fish.
Above all, he's a generous man. Always there with a wise word and encouragement. I am fortunate to call him my friend.
Kenney has a blog here
Calvin Pitt
December 20, 2025
Incredible interview. This man has changed my whole approach to fly tying and fly fishing. His mastery of color and its manipulation regarding fly tying goes beyond basic instruction. I would love to stick my nose in his fly box.