This is a friend of mine, who recently fished for steelhead: A post shared by Alex Bagdonas (@broker_on_the_fly) on Nov 21, 2017 at 5:57am PST I first met him when I was fishing a river, and we started chatting. A few months later, at a different river, we ran into each other again. And,
Author: Jo Tango
Hope
The fastest-growing demographic in fly fishing? Women (more here). And, I think that’s a good thing. Here is a very amazing video by a noted film maker, Todd Moen. His work is always beautifully-produced, from the visuals to the music. They are true pieces of art. This video profiles some women who have been battling
Taxes
As someone who studied Economics in college, I often am interested in how people behave in groups. Carrots and sticks, incentives and disincentives, and the overall world of “Freakonomics.” I see it regularly in my job. Sectors become “hot” and attract many investors and entrepreneurs. Just as suddenly, they “cool.” People often buy high and
Snowstorm Fishing
It was just a half-day. But, there is something amazing about being at a river during the first snowfall of the year. The first snowflake or two comes down, and, soon, a constellation of brethren thereafter. There was almost no one else fishing a very long river today. I suppose that only the crazies fish
Food Friday: Holiday Cheese Board
One of my favorite blogs is “Food Wishes.” Chef John is funny and makes great videos. Recently, he posted one on making a cheese board for guests. Here it is. Best wishes for a festive and relaxing holiday season. It is serendipitous, but, we have quite a few holiday events on the calendar. They’re all
Thanksgiving Eve 2017
It is a unique and supremely-nice sensation just before Thanksgiving: inbox zero, office paperwork done, and shutting down the laptop. I’m in Harvard Square this morning. So, with work done, I go for a walk. A gentle rain amid the cold fall air. The Square is unusually empty, with students away for break. It is