Fishing in the Driftless is a unique experience. Wonderfully cold spring creeks run past your feet, carved deep into the ground. Sharp, undercut banks scream for a fly to drift past. Feisty brookies and belligerent browns sit waiting to attack. And the intoxicating aroma of cow shit. But none of that is what makes the Driftless blessed.One of … Continue reading The Blessing of the Driftless
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Fear & Loathing In Packing For Fishing
I hate packing for fishing trips.Headed to Wisconsin this weekend to do a little Driftless trout fishing, and I figured that I probably should try to get some stuff together for the trip. Did I mention I hate packing for fishing trips? F'n blows.Most of the stuff in the bin "needs" to go in the … Continue reading Fear & Loathing In Packing For Fishing
Restless for the Driftless
Less than a month until my next trip to the Driftless. To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement. With the way this winter is hanging on across the country, I'm guessing it's going to be cold, but that's okay, I still own jackets, wool socks, and such... I'm not that "Florida" yet.As of … Continue reading Restless for the Driftless
2018 Midwest Tenkara Fest Announced…
The guys at Badger Tenkara recently announced the dates for the 2018 Midwest Tenkara Fest as May 5th & 6th.In addition to the typical vendors and presentations, it appears they will have Misako Ishimura as a special guest speaker, as well as host an angler submitted "film festival." Sounds like fun. Plus, any excuse to go … Continue reading 2018 Midwest Tenkara Fest Announced…
Tenkara Tuesday: Tenkara In The News
Step away from the blog for a week and all kinds of good tenkara stuff happens... Check out some of the interesting news and notes below. First Stop: WisconsinFirst off, the Midwest Tenkara Fest was held last weekend in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. Totally bummed I couldn't attend, but so happy that it appears that my … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday: Tenkara In The News