chasing whispers of wild waters, where rods dance and stories unravel! Follow along…
Carp fishing as a hobby? When I was growing up, carp fishing is what you did with a can of corn, some treble hooks, and a group of friends to pass the time. It was never the sought after activity or target species. But was I wrong? Sure, targeting carp on the flyrod is seen … Continue reading A shift in Perspectives
The fly tying bench glowed from the corner of the room as the bobbin swung rhythmically back and forth. The 8ought UNI thread slowly danced to its unwinding point. The now-straightened thread appeared almost at full rest, glistening under the small fly tying bench lamp, as it regained its smooth and flat appearance. The dangling … Continue reading Whispers of the vise
Fly fishing in Austria can provide a fly angler with legendary landscapes, aggressive takes, and hungry fish. It is amazing how dauntless the cold water river inhabitants are and how, with such furry, they eat your flies. With indiscriminate reckless abandon, these Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Grayling (among others) hurl themselves at your submerged artistic offerings and signal their presence by slapping a severe bend onto your fly rod.