I slide open the glass door to head to the car. It’s dark, but the bright moon gives off enough […]
Looking Back at a Summer of Fly Fishing
The air smells different, sycamores are beginning to shed large brittle, brown leaves and the vibrant yellows of the river […]
Tie the Spinner on Earlier
As the sun sunk beyond the tree line, the daylight continued to hold on. Rising fish sporadically splashed in front […]
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 […]
The Holdovers
The sound of truck traffic began to blend with the wind rustling through the leaves of the trees, the rushing […]
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 […]
Always Room for Improvement
The drive to central Pennsylvania, once I get beyond the dense suburban areas around Baltimore, is incredibly relaxing. Rolling hills […]
Clinging to the Rocks
A stream bed is a patchwork of stone and sand. The cobbles and gravel interlock together under the force of […]
Controlling Our Emotions
In grade school, report card day was typically a day of excitement for me. My grades were usually solid, but […]
Do We Need Confidence Flies?
Belief in my success has often meant the difference between achieving a goal and missing an opportunity. Those lessons have […]