Knowing When to Call It

By all appearances, it was a beautiful day. The morning clouds had burned off to expose a bright, blue sky. The water levels were flowing well. Even the winter chill in the air gave way to the warmth of the sun, requiring the removal of an outer layer. Three hours on the water. Countless casts. … Continue reading Knowing When to Call It →

The First Casts of a New Year

Getting back on the water for the first time in a while is always a dual edged sword. The excitement of re-entering the surroundings you hold so dear, the places that breathe life back into your body, is real and dare I say adrenaline pumping. But there are always those voices in the back of … Continue reading The First Casts of a New Year →

A Slow Day and a Quick Release

I snuck out last weekend to hit a pond I like to fish on occasion. I haven't fished it in a few years as there's been a lot of development in and around it, and it's not quite as easy to access. That said, with some nice weather, I thought it would be a good … Continue reading A Slow Day and a Quick Release →

Work, Water, and a Few Wild Trout

The Trade Thursday, August 28th. I was just about ready to leave the office for the day when one of my co-workers popped his head in the door. "Did you see it?" A lot of potential things rushed to mind, but I was drawing a definitive blank. Then he said, "Micah Parsons got traded to … Continue reading Work, Water, and a Few Wild Trout →

Storms, Snakes, and a Mixed Bag Slam

It had been a while since I fished. The trip to the White Mountains was now more than a month behind me. I really didn't need an excuse to head north again to find some trout, but my friends at a certain fly fishing company certainly gave me one when I found a new tenkara … Continue reading Storms, Snakes, and a Mixed Bag Slam →