There are moments when I want to be, I almost need to be the center of attention. However, most of […]

Be Prepared for the Sulphurs
The sulphur mayfly hatch is one of the most abundant hatches in rivers in the Mid-Atlantic region. There are two […]

I was Asking for It (The Curse Pt. 2)
I was asking for it. After last week’s blog I was a little nervous to go fishing. Writing about the […]

Low Water
Approaching the stream, water levels appeared lower than my visit several weeks earlier. Flow through the riffles was shallow, narrowly […]

Controlling Our Emotions
In grade school, report card day was typically a day of excitement for me. My grades were usually solid, but […]

It’s Not Up to Me
I’ve made the cast a thousand times before. Ten to two, accelerate to a stop. Crisp line movement over my […]

Do We Need Confidence Flies?
Belief in my success has often meant the difference between achieving a goal and missing an opportunity. Those lessons have […]

Why You Should Re-think Winter Water Choices
The water deepened and the color transitioned from clear to dark green. A velocity moving faster than a brisk walk […]

Drag-Free Drifting
A large boulder interrupted the flow in a narrowing riffle, creating a transition to a run and pool by the […]

A Perfect Day of Fishing
An early start to the day provides hope of being the first on the water. Fishing as the mist begins […]