A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
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
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! It's an honor to have you stop by this corner of the internet. I hope you're all able enjoy today with friends, family, or doing whatever brings you happiness. As for me? Lilly & I are currently watching the National Dog Show before the two of us and K.C. head … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2025
Well, "amazing" might be an overstatement, but it was fun getting some packages at the door again... Thank you Mr. McFeely! Remember when I said I had one more in me? I guess I didn't. Work reared its ugly head the Thursday and Friday I had hoped to escape to the hills, and it just … Continue reading An Amazing Fly Fishing Mail Week
Cheeky Fishing recently released a pretty bold version of their popular Burst reel. The Bodacious Burst has a very '80s neon pink spool that sits inside a black frame and definitely stands out in a sea of otherwise boring black and silver fly reels. The drag knob and reel seats also feature a contrasting "pop" … Continue reading Limited Edition Cheeky Bodacious Burst Fly Reel
It was a nice little surprise to see Ben Smith from Arizona Wanderings pop up in my socials last week. Ben's a talented writer, outdoorsman, and most importantly, a T! Party alum. 🤘 As such, it was cool to see Ben featured on Dave Stewart's Wet Fly Swing Podcast talking about trout, carp, and other … Continue reading Hey, Ben’s Back!