August 2020

"When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this ― you haven't.”  – Thomas Edison It is the problem fish, the ones that continue to feed even after the box and bag of tricks have been emptied, that keep the angler coming back. These fish teach humility and remind us that there is still more to learn. The Big Wood The…

"Remember how long you’ve been putting this off, how many extensions the gods gave you, and you didn’t use them.”  – Marcus Aurelius After all, calling in sick to go fishing is completely forgivable. Putting off fishing because you are too busy is blasphemy. Take action this August and get yourself to the nearest body of water. The Big Wood…

"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”  – Mary Oliver Day in the life of an angler: Observe the vicissitudes of the barely visible. Revel in the sublime beauty of trout and their environs. Sit around the shop, beverage in hand, and tell about it. The Big Wood The Wood continues to fish well. The…

"In so many ways a friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.”  – Kevin Kelly A friend with a boat, a box with the right flies, a vest full of tackle, a cooler full of cool beverages, a few yarns to tell, and a bit of timely advice is the best friend you can have. We call…