Note: This post was originally a longwinded Facebook post from September 7th, 2020, but since I went trout fishing so infrequently in 2020, I figured that I should re-post it here. If nothing more than to be able to find it again in the future, as Facebook isn't so good for things like that. Labor … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend in Cherokee
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Recent Additions to the Fishing Library
Things haven't been particularly "fishy" for me this year.Corona lockdowns and some recent health issues have kept me very local. Haven't fished for trout once. While not the worst thing, it makes writing on Troutrageous! a little challenging.Instead, I've been fishing vicariously by reading some books about the subject, three of which are author-signed additions … Continue reading Recent Additions to the Fishing Library
Stompin' Around The Park
Seven hours in the car can be a long time. But it's time well spent if you have something to look forward to.With K.C. & Lilly choosing to go do Walt Disney World for the weekend, and me opting to stand pat on my stance to not visit the mouse in the summer heat (remember, … Continue reading Stompin' Around The Park
Restoring Brookies: An Appalachian Brook Trout Story
A cool little documentary project recently popped up on my social feeds, and I'm all about helping them get the word out. It's an upcoming film focusing on the story of the Southern Appalachian Brook trout, the native char of the Southeastern United States. http://www.restoringbrookies.com The synopsis for the film as provided by their website … Continue reading Restoring Brookies: An Appalachian Brook Trout Story
The Tenkara Campout: Damn, That Was Fun
This past weekend was pretty awesome.I took last Friday off from work and headed about six and a half hours north up to the Pisgah National Forest for the Tenkara Campout, a small gathering of like-minded anglers loosely organized by Jason Sparks of the Appalachian Tenkara Anglers Facebook group.Look, I'm not much of a camper, … Continue reading The Tenkara Campout: Damn, That Was Fun