June 2019

“On the best days on the river, the life of vibrating devices and glowing screens disappear, and all that matters is the temperature of the water, the speed of the flow, the skittishness of the fish, the accuracy of the fly, and the neatness of the cast.” ~ Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Feather Thief No matter what might…

“For me, there’s more to fishing than the display of equipment and discussing nifty theories and knowing the Latin names of the insects our flies imitate— there’s the sudden tug on the line that says you found the answer to a particular angling problem.” ~ Joe Humphreys fromTrout Tactics Certainly, having the right gear makes a difference. No doubt, understanding…

“Most aquatic insects seem to obey no hard rule in the timing of their appearance, and Brown Drakes are no exception.” ~ Rene Harrop The Brown Drakes seem to be playing a game of peekaboo. This “now you see us, now you don’t” behavior can be attributed to the fickle spring weather. But with stable temperatures in the forecast, this…

“Last night I took my two children to watch Live the Stream-The Story of Joe Humphrey, where they got to see the many facets of my 90-year-old mentor: husband, father, friend, conservationist, coach, teacher, athlete, competitor, and mentor. I wanted them to observe what a purposeful life looks like, and this film hits the message out of the park.” ~…