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
There was so much downed timber in the water, far more than I remember last summer. The big, heavy kind that isn't easy to navigate. You can't go around it, thanks to the thick rhododendron lining each bank. You just need to climb it and go over. Or under if there's enough clearance. Sometimes it … Continue reading Logjam
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