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? →

MWTF, Star Wars, And The Ooze…

Starting to make some preparations for my upcoming trip to the Driftless for the Midwest Tenkara Fest.Actually, I'm not going to lie...all of my fishing thoughts got majorly derailed last Thursday when that new Star Wars trailer dropped upon the world. Han motherf'n Solo & a chromed out stormtrooper in a cape. That's all that … Continue reading MWTF, Star Wars, And The Ooze… →

Tenkara Tuesday – 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest

Welcome to Tenkara Tuesday.I've wanted to fish the Driftless for a while...and now I finally have an excuse.Hosted by the guys at Badger Tenkara, the Midwest Tenkara Fest looks like it's going to be a good time. Pending logistics...because it's not easy to fly anywhere from Jacksonville, FL...especially Coon Valley, Wisconsin, I'm planning on being … Continue reading Tenkara Tuesday – 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest →