The art of the fishing story is one I enjoy; I even appreciate the embellishments of the size and spectacle […]

A Beautiful Refusal
An artful cast delivers a fly accurately and delicately. For beginning anglers, casting is a challenge of timing and coordination […]

Take Better Care of Yourself to Prolong Your Fly Fishing
Standing in the freezing water, my ego was working overtime. A pseudo badge of honor was shining in my mind […]

Starting with a Sunrise
As the orange glow of the rising sun ascended and spread over the cornfields and back lit a barn and […]

The Smell After the Rain
The fog eerily hung over the stream and the humidity felt like it was adding years and weight to my […]

A New Stream and A Peaceful Feeling
Heavy raindrops hit the brim of my hat like they were dropped off a trough. Overhanging sycamore, red maple, and […]

Take a Hike! Wander to Wonder!
Against the dark green leaves of a mountain laurel, my eyes track a cream-colored mayfly fluttering through the air. The […]

The Promise of the River
I hear the river before I can see it. Mist is rising off the water, reaching into the dense riparian […]

A Way to Celebrate Opening Day 2023
The first day of any season is often celebrated. A new outfit, backpack, and hair cut prepared us for the […]

Keeping Inherited Fly Tying Materials for Tying Flies
Catching a fish can be more than the physical interaction between the angler and the fish, as the action can […]