The foam hopper landed inches from the edge of the large boulder, momentum carried the nymph a little further and […]

Tips for Exploring a New Stream
My heart races as soon as I drive up to the bridge and back into the small gravel spot that […]

Look for Subtle Changes
My hopes began to diminish for a productive fishing morning. Each strike in the first hours resulted in a missed […]

In the Film
Subtle disturbances to the water surface are first perceptible by sound. The sounds are often hard to interpret. Is that […]

Time to Head to the River
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 […]

It’s Too Nice to Fish?
Eighty degrees and low humidity is about as good as it gets weather-wise in Maryland, although some may prefer slightly […]

My Favorite Place to Fish
The call of a kingfisher catches my attention and I turn downstream. Since I’ve learned to identify the song of […]

The Next Evening Spinner Fall
My eyes are not what they used to be. In the twilight, threading the fine monofilament tippet through the minute […]