Fan Mail
Not very often, but occasionally one of my +/-8 Unaccomplished Fans Followers will send me a photo depicting one of their angling accomplishments. While perhaps...
Fly Fishing Catatonia
Catatonia. Sounds a bit like Patagonia. You’ll find Patagonia by getting to Chile. I found Catatonia by getting chilly (sorry, that was admittedly pretty lame)....
A very special auction for Casting 4 a Cure
Casting 4 A Cure is a tremendous organization comprised of folks who love kids and fly fishing. The passion for one benefits the love for...
Are you man enough for a Fanny Pack?
One of the most common questions I come across in fly fishing discussions, besides whether to nymph with beads or swing for steelhead, is the...
November 20th is Children’s Day? Seriously.
I just found out that November 20th is, apparently, Children’s Day (even though the logo above says it’s the second Sunday in June). And not...
Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight, unless your name is Marck.
Late October on the Yakima River means magnificent colors that span brilliant yellows to vibrant reds and the bluest skies you can imagine. It also...
The politics of steelhead: to nymph or swing? The debate takes a new form
If you haven’t witnessed the debate between steelhead anglers, or at least heard of the disparity between those who nymph (with beads, no doubt!) and...
Rich Schaaff: fly fisherman, photographer, friend.
There will be no regularly scheduled “Weekly Drivel” this week in honor of Rich Schaaff. A lot of people I know think Facebook is a...
Blood Knot magazine’s interview with April Vokey
One thing that has always amused me is the practice of selling magazines based on flashy, attractive cover photos. We’ve all fallen victim to this...