Got out for a little fishing the other night. It's been so hot and humid, I haven't been eager to sneak out to do much angling lately. It'd be one thing if I were in a trout stream, where when you reach down to handle your quarry, you're greeted by cool, refreshing, moving water. Instead, warm, … Continue reading Fishing Forecast: Hot, Humid, & A Chance of Bass…
Wednesday Nibbles – IFTD Fishing Accessories Edition
A continuation of my 2016 ICAST/IFTD product email solicitation notes...Figured I'd gather some of the accessory items into one post. A sort of Wednesday Nibbles of fishing accessories that you might find of interest...some good stuff here, if you're so inclined...BlackStrapBecause who doesn't like UV protection? This company is particularly appealing (to me) because they have … Continue reading Wednesday Nibbles – IFTD Fishing Accessories Edition
Tenkara Tuesday: Tanuki 275 Appalachian Brookie Rod
Bought a new tenkara rod over the weekend. Well, I pre-ordered one anyway.Yeah, it's yellow.It's the special edition Tanuki 275 "Appalachian Brookie" tenkara rod.The rod will be released in the Fall in a standard coloration, however, this yellow cosmetic will be unique to 15 rods sold through Pittsburgh-based Three Rivers Tenkara. Right, yellow & black like the … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday: Tanuki 275 Appalachian Brookie Rod
Souplefly: Fly Fishing Simplified
For the first time in the past few, I didn't get over to Orlando to check out ICAST/IFTD this year.I registered with all intentions of attending, but the schedule associated with the real "paying" job I hold down had some conflicts, especially considering the fact I took off the prior week for vacation.But fear not, … Continue reading Souplefly: Fly Fishing Simplified
Wednesday Nibbles – Summer Vacation Edition
The weeklong summer vacation is over. It's actually been over since Sunday afternoon, but you know, needed a few days of recovery before sharing something on the blog.Our trip from Mt. Rushmore to Yellowstone to Grand Teton/Jackson to Salt Lake City was not a fishing trip, so if you read this blog purely for the … Continue reading Wednesday Nibbles – Summer Vacation Edition