Spent a week in southwest Ireland near Kilkee in County Clare. This is rugged and beautiful country, with many farms, pubs and cows. The 60-degree weather was a nice break from the 90+ temps in Connecticut. I hiked every day, and the pic below is … [Continue reading] about Holy Mackerel
CFFCM Summerfest 2018 – Plan B
The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum's Summerfest is always a great way to spend a day or two in late summer. The property has a field filled people casting, fly fishing vendors and those who just want to enjoy a day outside in the Catskills. … [Continue reading] about CFFCM Summerfest 2018 – Plan B
Nothin’ But Gnat – An Evening On The Housatonic
My first trip of the year to the Housatonic River is a mix of anticipation and trepidation. The hour long ride through northwest Connecticut is relaxing, and the back roads remind me what a beautiful state this is. The scenery becomes lush and … [Continue reading] about Nothin’ But Gnat – An Evening On The Housatonic
A Night for Bass
Spring has taken its sweet time coming to the northeast. Between cold, rain and most recently tornadoes, there has been little time to fish. After a full day of playing catch up on yard work and chores, I had roughly 2 hours to fish. Traveling to … [Continue reading] about A Night for Bass
Renewal
It's 11 degrees outside as I write this last post of 2017. The pellet stove runs nonstop. Tippet wears a sweater and completes her outside breaks in record time. I'm usually covered in some combination of wool, down and fleece before I step outside. … [Continue reading] about Renewal