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Author: Bill Hager

A Farewell to Yarns

May 29, 2023April 23, 2024 Bill Hager

So saddened that Bill and Jan are leaving our area. Glad that he will be home and close to his grandchildren, though. Bill, we will miss you tons but look forward to fishing with you at your home waters in Georgia! On Thursday, June 2, 2023, a 40’ moving truck is going to weigh anchor,

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Broken Promises

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Bill Hager

I promised myself that I would not do three things if I went fishing today.  Then I went and broke two of my three promises. As mentioned in a previous Blogflyfish article, a week from today I will undergo hip replacement surgery.  It’s questionable whether I should be out trying to wade around in a

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Rainbow Trout,Swift River20 Comments

Fly Fishing While Handicapped

February 11, 2023 Bill Hager

Have you ever wondered, “How many more years will I be able to fly fish?” I’ve tried to avoid that question for a long time, hoping that if I didn’t think about it, I’d never have to deal with the inevitable effects of an aging body.  I love reading about old geezers who are 20

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Philosophy,Soque River23 Comments

Letter to My Unmarried Daughters

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Bill Hager

Dearest daughters, Please allow me to offer some fatherly advice about where to find a man with whom to share the rest of your life.  Spoiler alert: this may involve the purchase of waders and a fly rod. As you well know, most of my input to you up until this point, in this regard,

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Friends and family,Humor,Philosophy12 Comments
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