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.
So here's a bit of news. Labor Day weekend plans have changed. Dramatically. Those of you who read my earlier post about Lilly's summer at Bard College and our plans to visit the Hudson Valley know that an extended Catskills fishing trip was very much on the table this summer. And for a while it … Continue reading A Bit of a Change in Fishing Plans
I recently took a trip to western North Carolina in search of something. Fish, sure… but perhaps something a little bit more. It’s not uncommon that when I make these quasi-spiritual journeys, they’re extremely last minute. I’m sure you know the type. You’re at work on a Wednesday, growing tired of corporate-speak and meeting after … Continue reading One Day in the Mountains
Hair Nation Track 5 ties back to Monday's adventure in a roundabout way. During the long drive to our destination stream, Anthony was playing the "Hair Nation" satellite radio channel on his Subaru's stereo pretty much the entire way. That sparked conversations about how Jon Bon Jovi screwed over Sebastian Bach & Skid Row, Cinderella … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 5 – We’re Not Gonna Take It
A Special Stream I have a favorite stream in the Driftless. I enjoy all it's bends and bows, nooks and crannies. Home to browns, brookies, and the occasional chub. While I find it an ideal creek to fish alone, it can easily accommodate two anglers. However, three's probably a crowd. I only introduce it to … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 4 – Paradise
Prologue Despite the title of this track, we didn't fish in a park on Saturday, May 2nd. Instead, we fished off a highway. But I'll get to the significance of the titular song later in this entry. For now, just press "play" and enjoy Richard Harris belting out this gem as some background music while … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 3 – MacArthur Park