The crunch of the gravel under my wading boots is a sound I love. Familiar paths from the truck, through […]

The Big Game
As many of us sit and watch the big game this weekend, we will be watching the ultimate in football […]

Some Days Are Not Your Day
I put in research, and I texted with my fishing buddies to try and pick the best place to fish […]

Be the First to Wave
The first sound I hear each morning, often before my alarm goes off, is the whine of my dog, Dublin. […]

Nobody Wins Afraid of Losing
Saturday, late morning, I was preparing my truck to leave to go fishing, loading up the waders and boots, and […]

Staying in the Lane
“The fly, the leader, and the rod tip need to be in the same lane” were the first words of […]

Thanksgiving Thoughts on Fly Fishing
The air is cold and crisp; the smell of wood stoves burning fills the air as I lace my boots. […]

The Uncertainty of Connection and Setting the Hook
I check my footing on the uneven rocks, and then I check my flies. The size 14 elk hair caddis […]

When I Don’t Know What to Do
The quiet flow of the river is suddenly interrupted by a large splash. I turn to see and all that […]

Finding a Safe Space and Harmony
My eyes were beginning to adjust to the darkness as I rigged my rod. I could see well enough to […]