Let’s face it… fly fishing, or even fishing in general, can be tough to get into. When you’re starting out it can be hard to figure everything out. You don’t know where to go, what to use, and to make it difficult, many of the more experienced guys look down on you because they know
Category: Philosophy
12 Months of Regular Fly Fishing: Thoughts
I love to fly fish but started fishing regularly only a year ago. Before, I would fish once a year. Now that my children are older, I’m glad that I can sneak away more regularly. So, I’m being introspective a bit and thinking about the many, many things I’ve learned this past year. The many
A Swift River Report: Give and Take
I on Saturday fished the Swift. It was a hard-work type of day, during which I hooked five and landed only two. It’s a far cry from last week’s ten-fish-landed outing. Was it the bright sun? Trout more experienced in just a week? Perhaps, both? The Swift giveth, the Swift taketh away. Effective flies included
Why I Blog
People write fishing blogs for different reasons. Sell guiding services, promote a lodge, or market product are just a few. Here is mine: I like to fish. For me, this blog is a fun hobby. Troy and I are just regular guys, and this isn’t a business. There’s no revenue that goes to us. It is