A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
Time to start the recaps of the Japan trip. I'll try to keep these readable, but I also really want to jot down my memories. I recently realized this blog has been around for 19 years, which is genuinely hard to believe, so if nothing else I appreciate it for the journaling. And I'd like … Continue reading Japan 2026: 16 Hours on Planes & Exploring Tokyo
So here's a bit of news. Labor Day weekend plans have changed. Dramatically. Those of you who read my earlier post about Lilly's summer at Bard College and our plans to visit the Hudson Valley know that an extended Catskills fishing trip was very much on the table this summer. And for a while it … Continue reading A Bit of a Change in Fishing Plans
If you've spent any time on this blog you know I mention Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops every now and then. They make some of my favorite fly fishing films, and their work has a way of blending beautiful cinematography with genuine storytelling that a lot of people in this space try for … Continue reading Two in the North – Tight Loops’ Must Watch New Series
A new fly fishing show just appeared on my radar and I think it's worth putting on yours too. FLOW Fest Expo is a brand new event coming to Asheville, North Carolina on March 13-14, 2027. It's being built from the ground up by the Mauri family, who many in the fly fishing world will … Continue reading FLOW Fest Expo – A New Fly Fishing Show to Consider?
Good news out of Harrisburg that's worth sharing. On July 27th, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission voted to raise the statewide minimum harvest size for trout from 7 inches to 9 inches. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and it's the first time they've touched that number since 1983. Over 40 years! Better late … Continue reading Pennsylvania Just Raised Its Trout Minimum Size Limit – And It’s a Big Deal