After yesterday's walk in the woods, I awoke this morning hopeful, but not exactly believing things were going to go my way on the fishing front. The water at the campground was still high and fast, so I hopped in the SUV in search of some fishable water. The place I ended up at is … Continue reading That’s a Little Better
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Big, Small, or Otherwise
I made the run up to Georgia last weekend. Taking Friday off from work, the extra day provided the perfect circumstance. Just some overdue time to escape and chill out in the mountains, and of course, the first opportunity to fish for trout this year. Helen is certainly a quirky town. Nestled in the hills … Continue reading Big, Small, or Otherwise
Milling Around the River
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
Grazie Giorgio!
Over the years I've been lucky to meet some very generous "fishy" people. Recently, I've befriended a gentleman named Giorgio Fattori, an Italian craftsman and angler who specializes in making wooden landing nets. I was so impressed by his work that it inspired a short interview over at Tenkara Angler, an article that received a … Continue reading Grazie Giorgio!