I'm not going to lie, I was a little bit pessimistic before my trip to the Driftless area of Wisconsin a few weekends ago. As the departure day of Friday got closer and closer, the weather forecast seemed to get worse and worse. Rain... lightning... more rain.. Saturday & Sunday pointed toward a washout. Just … Continue reading 2019 Tenkara Wisconsin Driftless Campout
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It's Driftless Week
Gonna be a tough week to keep the mind on work. Headed to the Driftless on Friday, for my annual Midwest trout pilgrimage.In prior years there used to be a Midwest Tenkara Fest in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, but sadly, that's no more. There is a camp out going on over the weekend with some tenkara … Continue reading It's Driftless Week
The Driftless Photo Dump
Took quite a few photos while in Wisconsin. But first a bit of backstory.I usually take most of the photos on this blog with my smartphone, which has (what I think) is a pretty good camera. Well, as I was headed to the airport to start my long weekend in the Midwest, I heard this "thud" … Continue reading The Driftless Photo Dump
The Blessing of the Driftless
Fishing in the Driftless is a unique experience. Wonderfully cold spring creeks run past your feet, carved deep into the ground. Sharp, undercut banks scream for a fly to drift past. Feisty brookies and belligerent browns sit waiting to attack. And the intoxicating aroma of cow shit. But none of that is what makes the Driftless blessed.One of … Continue reading The Blessing of the Driftless
Fear & Loathing In Packing For Fishing
I hate packing for fishing trips.Headed to Wisconsin this weekend to do a little Driftless trout fishing, and I figured that I probably should try to get some stuff together for the trip. Did I mention I hate packing for fishing trips? F'n blows.Most of the stuff in the bin "needs" to go in the … Continue reading Fear & Loathing In Packing For Fishing