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.
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…
I made the run up to Georgia last weekend. Taking Friday off from work, the extra day provided the perfect circumstance. Just some overdue time to escape and chill out in the mountains, and of course, the first opportunity to fish for trout this year. Helen is certainly a quirky town. Nestled in the hills … Continue reading Big, Small, or Otherwise
It's March already! While I've been writing a bit more about fishing in 2024, I hadn't actually done any fishing to this point, which might be the longest drought I've ever had to start a new year. So, I gathered up the 4-weight fiberglass rod, a clicker reel, and a clutch full of flies and … Continue reading The First Fish of 2024
Making good friends when you're young is easy. It can be through neighborhood proximity, a shared classroom or extra curricular activity, or even some parental matchmaking. Since everything is new, the common experiences that come out of those relationships only deepen those bonds. As an adult, I've had trouble with maintaining good friendships. Family, work, … Continue reading Milling Around the River
It has become somewhat of an annual tradition to make the run up to the Smokies for Labor Day weekend. It's a pilgrimage I've historically taken alone. It's not that I don't want to spend time with my family, but they understand I need some "alone time" every now and then to just recalibrate my … Continue reading Tales From the 2023 Labor Day Escape