The first batch of chili of the fall season is a special event for me. We generally make the first […]
Generating Peaceful Moments
With each cast and step, I began to feel more like a child learning to ice skate than a stealthy […]
There Has to Be One in There
Japanese stiltgrass blankets the floodplain surface, obscuring a veneer of fine sediments deposited from recent floods. A thin layer of […]
Hope and The Fishing Report
Preparing for a fishing trip for a die-hard angler is like a kid writing out their Christmas list. Flipping through […]
The Thrill and Lessons of Casting a New Rod
The rhythm of casting soothes me. The different fly rods I own all have a slightly different rhythm as they […]
The Calm Before the Storm
A stillness emanates from the river that helps me calm my nerves and focus my excitement on fishing a new […]
Chocolate Milk Is Not an Anglers Favorite Drink
Sitting in front of my vise at my fly tying desk, I am distracted. The majority of my brain is […]
The Flexibility of the Dry-Dropper
The summer months bring sunshine, warmth, and relaxation to many of us. School is out and summer vacations take us […]
Some Don’t Like It Hot!
Twenty-four years ago, I was beginning my career in environmental consulting in a role that was part restoration scientist and […]
Perfection in a Bumbling Flight
Two steps out the door and a bumbling cicada collides into the brim of my hat, startling me enough to […]