After yesterday's preamble, it's time to get into the meat & potatoes (or perhaps brats & cheese) of my trip to Wisconsin, the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest.The second annual Fest was (in my opinion) quite the success. It's rare when you can hold a fishing event/seminar in a modern, indoor setting that's literally a stone's … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part Two
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Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part One
Two days in New York City for work, and then five more in Wisconsin tenkara-ing. It wasn't supposed to be that way, but the work thing popped up well after the flight to La Crosse was booked. I wouldn't see my family for just about a week. I was kind of bummed about that prospect, … Continue reading Wandering Back To The Driftless – Part One
The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…
Damn, looked at the calendar and realized we're about a month away from the 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest. Guess I need to stop procrastinating and book that flight to Wisconsin.I have to say that last year's Fest was one of the highlights of my fishing year. I don't get to fish for trout as often … Continue reading The 2016 Midwest Tenkara Fest Is Coming…
Fishing The Driftless…It Wasn't Quite What I Expected…
I'm not exactly sure what I expected before I headed to Wisconsin. You read stories online of the Driftless, its magical spring-fed streams, and trout upon trout upon trout. While I don't doubt those tales to be true, I have to say, I was a bit befuddled when it came to fishing last weekend, at … Continue reading Fishing The Driftless…It Wasn't Quite What I Expected…
The 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest
The first Midwest Tenkara Fest (MWTF) was held in Wisconsin last weekend. Forever seeking a good excuse to fish "The Driftless," the combination of trout, tenkara, and new-to-me fishing waters, proved just too tempting to pass up.After a long day of travel on Friday...Jacksonville to Charlotte...Charlotte to Chicago...and finally Chicago to La Crosse, Wisconsin, the … Continue reading The 2015 Midwest Tenkara Fest