With each cast and step, I began to feel more like a child learning to ice skate than a stealthy […]
The Calm Before the Storm
A stillness emanates from the river that helps me calm my nerves and focus my excitement on fishing a new […]
Size Doesn’t Matter
The past week I was in Maine celebrating the 51st anniversary of my in-laws’ marriage. They invited the 16 members […]
The “In-Between” Moments of Time We Share
I stepped out of the truck into a mud puddle. The rain overnight left the parking area a muddy mess […]
Conversations About Fly Fishing and Life
My angle to enter the water and get a good drift is impinged by some deep water and a large […]
A Cold Night and A Frozen Toe
Camping in the cold is always an adventure. On this night, the temperatures dropped into the low 20’s and the […]
The Big Game
As many of us sit and watch the big game this weekend, we will be watching the ultimate in football […]
Be the First to Wave
The first sound I hear each morning, often before my alarm goes off, is the whine of my dog, Dublin. […]
Don’t Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up
This time of year is filled with holiday events and family time. When the weather turns cold, another mental reminder […]
Thanksgiving Thoughts on Fly Fishing
The air is cold and crisp; the smell of wood stoves burning fills the air as I lace my boots. […]