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Photo By: Alex Long “Life isn't a matter of milestones but moments.” – Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Whether fly fishing or fulfilling holiday obligations, savor the small moments. After all the preparation, it is time to let the holiday hatch happen. Silver Creek he Preserve portion of Silver Creek is closed for the season; however, downstream of Kilpatrick Bridge remains open…

Photo By: Alex Long “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” – Alexander Pope If you came to the Valley expecting to ski, don’t be disappointed. The fishing is excellent right now. Silver Creek The days are numbered for those wishing to fish the Creek above Kilpatrick Bridge; the Preserve closes to fishing on the…

Photo By: Hillary Maybery “A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it.” – Arnold Gingrich If you seek liquid and light mixed with crimson, emerald, black, gold and silver, what might you find? You find a moment in the presence of beauty; in short, a miracle. Silver Creek Wintry conditions are in the forecast;…

Photo By: Hillary Maybery “Gentlemen, I am ready for the questions to my answers.” – Charles de Gaulle Each fly in my box, rod in my quiver, and gadget I carry is an answer to some angling question. But having the right answers is not enough if I don’t seek the questions? Silver Creek November is the last month to…

Photo By: James Conrad “Magic does not come to those who do not expect it.” – Diana Vreeland While each cast is an occasion for hope, it is also an opportunity to learn how and where to make the next cast. Magic, like luck, comes to those who cast with a purpose, not a prayer. Silver Creek Like the rest…

w Photo By: Alex Long “Meet me at the creek, grab a beer and tap your feet.” – Billy Strings There is still time to grab some friends, some hot or cold beverages, and get into the rhythm of the fall while fishing your favorite water. Winter is nigh after all. Silver Creek The recent cold weather has concentrated the…

Photo By: Alex Long “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” – Paulo Coelho The river is not the problem. Anglers trapped by rigid habits can’t even see that they are metaphorically submerged. Sometimes you need a mentor to help you stand. Silver Creek The inclement weather forecasted this week bodes well for…

Photo By: Alex Long “Now and then it is good to pause in the pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” – Guillaume Apollinaire The paradox of the pursuit is that it requires presence. Fly fishing is happiness made manifest. And ephemeral as it may be, your angling days become spots of time that stay with you long after you…

Photo By: Stephen Barnard “The thing that is important to know is that you never know. You’re always sort of feeling your way.” – Diane Arbus The fact that complete mastery is unattainable is fly fishing's greatest gift. Silver Creek Cool mornings and pleasant days will make for another perfect week of fishing on the Creek. Expect the morning activity…

Photo By: Alex Long “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” – Jonathan Swift A keen eye and intuition give the angler sight beyond vision. Do you see it? Silver Creek It is transition time on the Creek. With the cooler weather, the large browns will start moving and become more aggressive in preparation of the…