Two days in New York City for work, and then five more in Wisconsin tenkara-ing. It wasn't supposed to be that way, but the work thing popped up well after the flight to La Crosse was booked. I wouldn't see my family for just about a week. I was kind of bummed about that prospect, … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part One
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The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…
Damn, looked at the calendar and realized we're about a month away from the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest. Guess I need to stop procrastinating and book that flight to Wisconsin.I have to say that last year's Fest was one of the highlights of my fishing year. I don't get to fish for trout as often … Continue reading The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…
Fishing The Driftless…It Wasn't Quite What I Expected…
I'm not exactly sure what I expected before I headed to Wisconsin. You read stories online of the Driftless, its magical spring-fed streams, and trout upon trout upon trout. While I don't doubt those tales to be true, I have to say, I was a bit befuddled when it came to fishing last weekend, at … Continue reading Fishing The Driftless…It Wasn't Quite What I Expected…
The 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest
The first Midwest Tenkara Fest (MWTF) was held in Wisconsin last weekend. Forever seeking a good excuse to fish "The Driftless," the combination of trout, tenkara, and new-to-me fishing waters, proved just too tempting to pass up.After a long day of travel on Friday...Jacksonville to Charlotte...Charlotte to Chicago...and finally Chicago to La Crosse, Wisconsin, the … Continue reading The 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest
So What The Heck Is A Coulee Anyway?
Holy smokes. Wisconsin was not what I expected. Like first off, unseasonably warm. Would you be surprised if I told you I came to Wisconsin and got sunburned? And that's from a guy who lives in Florida.I actually have one more day out here, so I'm not going to write a post about the trip … Continue reading So What The Heck Is A Coulee Anyway?