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.
This post has nothing to do with fishing. But, when you encounter something remarkable, something that fills a void in your life that you didn't know was missing since the late 1980s... well, you feel compelled to write about it. My wife & I found ourselves in western North Carolina this Labor Day weekend. One … Continue reading Pizza Nostalgia
There were always two types of bloggers. There were the writers, and then there were the people who wrote. While most outdoor bloggers tended to be the latter (pot meet kettle), on occasion you'd encounter someone with the true skill of articulating experiences, observations, and feelings through words that deeply connected with the reader through … Continue reading Catching Up With… Mike Sepelak
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…
Near term trout fishing trips have been arranged... The Smokies this weekend (going to car camp and attempt to dodge a few raindrops)... The White Mountains in New Hampshire in early June to chase native brookies for a week.... Is it Thursday yet? Let's Gooooooooooo!!!!!
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