Eighty degrees and low humidity is about as good as it gets weather-wise in Maryland, although some may prefer slightly […]

My Favorite Place to Fish
The call of a kingfisher catches my attention and I turn downstream. Since I’ve learned to identify the song of […]

Always Room for Improvement
The drive to central Pennsylvania, once I get beyond the dense suburban areas around Baltimore, is incredibly relaxing. Rolling hills […]

The Next Evening Spinner Fall
My eyes are not what they used to be. In the twilight, threading the fine monofilament tippet through the minute […]

Catching the Founding Fish (Or a Close Relative)
The sun dipped below the treetops and the glare off the water surface dissipated. My cast landed just to the […]

A Full Day of Fishing
I could feel the warmth of the late morning sun on my neck. The sun was already over the treetops […]

Mysterious Currents
The stream gage was showing a rapid decrease in flows, but the water levels were still well above normal levels. […]

No Such Thing as Bad Weather
The air temperature topped out at thirty degrees. Water temperature was steady at 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The soft edges of […]

Lessons Learned and Themes – 2021
The winter holiday season revolves around traditions. If you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another holiday, there are lots of rituals, […]

The Haunted Reach
There are some streams you are drawn to as an angler. The feel of the gravel shifting under your feet, […]