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.
If you know anything about me, you know that Valley Creek in Southeastern Pennsylvania was (and is) one of my favorite fishing locations. The mix of wild brown trout, a rarity this close to Philadelphia, and the historical setting make it a great place to fish. And don't worry, I'm not spot burning, everyone local … Continue reading The Knox Covered Bridge Takes A Gut Punch!
So as you're reading this, I'm probably somewhere in Northeast Ohio. Likely at (or near) Kent State University, participating in a parent/student orientation ahead of my daughter's freshman year of college. While the move to Ohio is part of Lilly's life adventure and will likely have little impact on my fishing, I was curious as … Continue reading Ohio Brook Trout?
I went up to New Hampshire last weekend to meet some new (and familiar) friends at the White Mountains Tenkara Campout. It was my first trip to the Granite State in almost 40 years, and I was a little nervous about packing the right camping gear and whatnot. Fortunately, the event was very well organized … Continue reading Live Free or Die
Unfortunately, that's how I think this weekend's run up to the Smokies is going to be categorized. Don't get me wrong, the weather has been beautiful; sunny, 70 degrees, and cool for sleeping at night, but the water is high and fast. Like really high and fast. I'm camping at Deep Creek, and I found … Continue reading Should Have Been There Last Week…
Near term trout fishing trips have been arranged... The Smokies this weekend (going to car camp and attempt to dodge a few raindrops)... The White Mountains in New Hampshire in early June to chase native brookies for a week.... Is it Thursday yet? Let's Gooooooooooo!!!!!