Approaching the stream, water levels appeared lower than my visit several weeks earlier. Flow through the riffles was shallow, narrowly […]

Mysterious Currents
The stream gage was showing a rapid decrease in flows, but the water levels were still well above normal levels. […]

March Madness?
Just a week ago, the afternoon temperature was in the twenties. Snow fell in the morning and early afternoon. It […]

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 […]

Drag-Free Drifting
A large boulder interrupted the flow in a narrowing riffle, creating a transition to a run and pool by the […]

Rest
For the past few days, I have been sleeping or resting more than usual. On Thursday morning, I had a […]

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 […]

The Haunted Reach
There are some streams you are drawn to as an angler. The feel of the gravel shifting under your feet, […]

Fishing During a Family Trip – And Living to Tell About It!
My eyes jolt open with the sound of the alarm. Walking to the truck is slightly disorienting. Not the normal […]

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 […]