“Fish on!” Magic words for any angler to hear. “Scott! Got ‘em!” Mark’s voice shakes as he raises his voice […]

Be Present More, Say Less
He was near me almost all the time. He was my alarm clock, my exercise partner, my teddy bear, and […]

Rest
For the past few days, I have been sleeping or resting more than usual. On Thursday morning, I had a […]

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 […]

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, […]

2021 – A Fishing Year in Review
2021 has been a blur. My fishing year began on January 9th, on the Little Juniata River. A cold day […]

How Fly-Fishing Helps Me Get through Frustration
Friday morning was one of those mornings where I was trying to get a long list of things done in […]

Time Crunch
Looking at the clock, I had to make some decisions quickly. Two hours of free time opened up for me […]

Passing Along Fishing Stories and Keeping The Storytellers Alive
I have had a tendency in my life to focus intently on one or two topics and research them in […]

The First Batch of Chili
The first batch of chili of the fall season is a special event for me. We generally make the first […]