The feel came back quickly. Months had passed since I fished with a monorig, an extended monofilament leader that reduces mass and aids in contact nymphing. Within a few casts, my accuracy, at least my level of accuracy, had returned.…
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Missing the River and Managing my Mind
I’m halfway through a four-week recovery period of a minor foot procedure, which left a quarter-sized wound in my right heel. It is healing and, overall, not serious, but I can’t walk without pain, and I’ve been instructed to keep…
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Fly Fishing Doesn’t End at the Cast
The feel came back quickly. Months had passed since I fished with a monorig, an extended monofilament leader that reduces […]
Fishing and Floating Along the Watauga River
The Wilbur Lake Dam loomed above us; we could feel the mist and hear the flowing water, but only the […]
When All is Right in the World
There was no need for an alarm clock. After evening thunderstorms, the water would be up and off-color. Hopefully enough […]
Sometimes, The Oars Have It!
Movement through the water is both a challenge and a strategy in fly fishing. Wading is how I fish most […]
Missing the River and Managing my Mind
I’m halfway through a four-week recovery period of a minor foot procedure, which left a quarter-sized wound in my right […]
On the Water, Mobility Equals Ability
A downed tree, fallen across a stream, is more than a habitat feature. At over 50, it is an obstacle […]
Going Through the Motions
The uneven, bouldery substrate and low water levels challenged my wading and made it difficult to approach likely fish feeding […]
Low Water Blues
Fishing my home river has been depressing, even with this weekend’s rain; the gage levels barely ticked up. Historically, we […]
To Preserve or Access? A Wildly Difficult Balance
There are places I love to fish where each step feels like I am walking into something wild, where no […]
God Save the King
Sometimes you know you did it right. The rod feels perfectly connected to your body through your hand. You feel […]