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.
Smooth Like Smokey Track 6. My final day in the Driftless. Some days are so smooth and effortless, just like this Smokey Robinson classic. https://youtu.be/Gx77P0VH6FA?si=LK7aJBqb-bUbbEB9 Press "play" to get into the vibe. The Last Day The morning started with a series of goodbyes. Dave packed up and left straight from the farmhouse. We all bid … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 6 – Cruisin’
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
On to Day (I mean Track) 2! After a good night's sleep, we took our time on Friday morning before heading out. With more than a little chill in the morning air, the fish weren't going to get moving until the sun got a little higher in the sky. https://youtu.be/CfW1JRjajSg?si=cfeiWgTBG6pYLCRc One Creek on the Agenda … Continue reading Driftless 2026: Track 2 – Rockin’ Down The Highway