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.
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
My flight landed in Minneapolis at 830am local time, about fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. The checked bag was among the first to emerge from the darkness and take its place to be claimed upon the conveyor belt. I watched it circle once before lunging to snag the handle. A short tram ride found no … Continue reading Five Days in the Driftless
A few weekends ago I made the trip up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to meet up with some friends for the 2023 TenkaraCamp at Elkmont Campground. While it wasn't my first time to the Smokies, it was my first time to that specific section and associated water. It ended up being a nice weekend, although the … Continue reading On the Tennessee Side of the Smokies
Last weekend was one of those fishing trips that just goes by way too fast. Spent a few days with my friends at a campground in the Tennessee mountains. The weather was unseasonably warm during the day, and a bit chilly for this naturalized Floridian at night. We spent the better part of four days … Continue reading Off the Grid in the Tennessee Mountains
The Driftless region in southwestern Wisconsin has become one of my favorite places to fish. My excuse to return this year was yet another tenkara gathering, being held in Westby. Unlike last year when I carpooled with a friend and made the long drive up from Florida, this time I flew in to Minneapolis, rented … Continue reading Another Great Visit to the Driftless