What a trip to the McKenzie River Lodge (“MRL”)! It was a long time coming. A few days ago, I posted a day-by-day account of it, including both the ups and downs. In this post, I will share “what I wish I had known” before going out there. These are personal earned secrets. YMMV, but
Category: Brook Trout
The McKenzie River Lodge: Fishing Report
I have broken my review into two parts. This post recounts the fishing on a daily basis. Make sure you also read the one about lessons learned and “what I wish I had known” before going there. I’m back after my McKenzie River Lodge trip. I am still at a loss for words to describe
What Are They Taking?
This week I did something unusual on the river. I lied. Having success fishing at a popular spot on the Swift River, I paused when an older angler waded in beside me and asked, “What are they taking?” Maybe it was the fact that he asked right off the bat. No chit chat. No preamble.
In Defense of Stocked Waters, First-Timers, and Fin Addictions
I have kept my word. I have got out trout fishing more this year than last. That brings the grand total up to three times. Not every trip is noteworthy, but third-times-a-charm as they say. As my roots have slowly tapped into my new home in VA, I have started making friends and not least