Troutrageous! Fly Fishing & Other Nonsense
A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
On to Day (I mean Track) 2! After a good night's sleep, we took our time on Friday morning before heading out. With more than a little chill in the morning air, the fish weren't going to get moving until the sun got a little higher in the sky. https://youtu.be/CfW1JRjajSg?si=cfeiWgTBG6pYLCRc One Creek on the Agenda … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 2 – Rockin’ Down The Highway
Okay, let's start the Driftless 2026 recap posts. Last year's were Hobbit themed, but instead of the Shire, this year I'm making an album playlist. Music always seemed to be part of the conversation, especially during drives from stream to stream. So most of these posts will derive their titles from songs that came up … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 1 – Ride Like the Wind
Oh, I'm back. Back from the Driftless, back home in Florida, and for better or worse, back to reality. But I'm armed with a fair amount of material to write about. I'm looking forward to sharing a few trip reports over the next few days (I fished for six) and getting everyone caught up, whether … Continue reading I’m Back After Six Days of Driftless Fishing
Some fun news to share. Both on the Lilly (& maybe fishing) fronts... After several rounds of interviews with multiple companies, Lilly was able to get a position this summer to work in wardrobe at the Bard College SummerScape. This is kind of a big deal, as I'm learning lots of Broadway and adjacent talent … Continue reading Lilly’s Got a Big Summer Gig – and I Maybe Got a Fishing Trip to Plan
While I highlighted Season 4 of the Flylords Fly Shop Tour Midwest in general in a recent T! F5 post, the most recent stop along the way was a "must watch" as soon as it popped up in my YouTube feed. The crew ends up in Minnesota, and while they fish the Mighty Mississippi, as … Continue reading Flylords Fly Shop Tour Midwest Hits Minnesota