Strawberry Warfare

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

Fly fishing on Spinney Mountain Res

Whispers of the vise

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 for Carp in downtown Denver, Colorado

Fishing: Plain & Simple

Have we all forgot the joy of fishing? Do you remember why you started fishing? Better question still: have we all gone ‘mad’ from the endless technological sophistication, high-tech gadgetry-obsessed, social media infused, complexity producing, data-encompassing, grip & grin self-made marketing, convention center meandering – FISHING of the 21st century? Maybe? Or maybe not. I’d … Continue reading Fishing: Plain & Simple