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
Category: Musings
Pennsylvania Just Raised Its Trout Minimum Size Limit – And It’s a Big Deal
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
Skagit vs. Scandi: Which Spey Line Is Right for You?
So, admittedly the following article is a little weird. I asked Ai to explain the difference between Skagit and Scandi spey lines. I sort of already knew the answer, but being a small stream trout guy who never spey fished before, I wanted a clear and simple explanation. Mostly so when I listen to steelhead … Continue reading Skagit vs. Scandi: Which Spey Line Is Right for You?
A Shoutout to Those That Do Cool Shit – Leigh Smith
Let's give out another ASTTDSC award. I think this one is extra cool, and I know you will too. Leigh Smith (Finfollower.com) has been referenced on the blog before, he was even the subject of a "Catching Up With..." interview a few years back. But recently, I learned through Leigh's Instagram that he's hosting a … Continue reading A Shoutout to Those That Do Cool Shit – Leigh Smith
Inefficient Multitasking
The last two or three weeks have been quite the blur. There's a lot going on at the moment, yet I'm having trouble focusing on any of it. I'm generally good at multitasking, but there's just something "off" at the moment, and I can't quite put my finger on it. Perhaps all that social media … Continue reading Inefficient Multitasking




