Kastmaster, Dardevle, & Z-Ray

I am not going to lie — these days I spend most of my time fly fishing, and fly fishing only. It wasn’t always like that. I grew up fishing with a little Zebco spincaster, worm on a hook, and a bobber — just like most of us. From there I gradually leveled up: moving … Continue reading Kastmaster, Dardevle, & Z-Ray

Photo of the airfield break room

The Wild Veins of America: A 250-Year Journey

Two hundred and fifty years is a legendary milestone, but when you look at it through the lens of the wild, it’s just a brief season in the life of a river. In 1776, this country embarked on the ultimate expedition into the unknown—stepping off the map and into a massive, roaring current with no … Continue reading The Wild Veins of America: A 250-Year Journey

Alone on the River

Fish On

The smell of brewing coffee filtered through my nose as I stirred from under the sleeping bag. Still dead-tired from the night’s long drive from the big city to the remote campsite after leaving late from work, I was beginning to reconcile the fact that just 4 hours of sleep on this Saturday morning would … Continue reading Fish On