My eyes are not what they used to be. In the twilight, threading the fine monofilament tippet through the minute hook eye of the size 20 spinner is pushing the limits of my ability. The subtle slurps and sips of…
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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 left of a large rock; I mended the line slightly to the left hoping the fly would swing across the…
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Meeting a Legend and Losing a Colleague
In March 2020, I attended the Fly Fishing Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In the two years since then, I haven’t […]
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 […]
The One That Got Away
I stared downstream into a short s-turn of the stream channel pinned on one side by a steep, rocky valley […]
Seeking Understanding and Avoiding Outrage
The energy of flowing water is incredibly powerful. As rain falls on the landscape, the force of the raindrops breaks […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rest
For the past few days, I have been sleeping or resting more than usual. On Thursday morning, I had a […]
Track Your Package
“Great news! Your order has shipped!” These six words have become the lead of emails that grab my attention more […]
On the Way Home
“On the way home, I’m going to stop and fish.” I’ve said those words more than a few times, trying […]
