A sudden vibration and loud thumping of my tire over the rumble strip shook me out of my daydreaming stare […]

Get Home Safe – Dad Tips for Fly Anglers
Moments of panic can be fleeting jumps of your heart, or they can redefine the course of your life. The […]

Firsts of the Year and of Life
Learning a new technique and trying to employ it always reminds me of riding a bike. My heart rate is […]

The Wonderful View from the Stream Bank
Sometimes one small phrase in a conversation stays with you. The phrase magically finds the time and space where it […]

Everyone Should Have Fishing Buddies
“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 […]