Kerplunk... Strawberry warfare had begun. The hair rig with a Strawberry 15mm boilie splashed down into the calm, cold, and clear water. The PVA mesh, filled with other Strawberry comrades, were deposited somewhere near the initial landing site, but as stragglers do, became separated from the main element, as the line was ever-so-slightly tightened. With … Continue reading Strawberry Warfare
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
