At 3:30 am, heading to the river, I am starting to ease into the two-hour drive. But, I feel a clench in my gut that makes me wonder what is up. That’s when I realize it is May 12. “Oh,” I think, “it’s that day.” May 12 was when my mother was born and was
Category: Fly fishing
Where the Water Runs
When my daughter and I finally get to the river bank, suited up and gear ready, I have to choose to breathe. We have been driving north for about four hours, and we are eager to see our destination. My heart rate went up once we left the car and started to walk down a
Presidents’ Weekend 2018
Hope you had a good Presidents’ weekend. When we used to ski often, I noticed that the sun would seem a bit warmer on the slopes during this particular holiday. It always felt like we had turned the corner weather-wise. I recently learned that February 28 marks the end of the meteorological winter. So, I
A Good Soaking
Well, it finally happened. While fishing a local river, I slipped, fell into the heavy current, and was pushed down-river, helplessly. I couldn’t feel bottom, as cold water rushed all around and over me. I awkwardly dog-paddled towards the bank. When my feet felt the ground, I knew I was safe. I immediately realized I
My Dream
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,
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