There's a popular commercial currently airing on television, and in it a question is asked "How many seasons in Canada?", with the answer given as "Winter, and construction?". Understandable, given that our winters are know for their duration, and its reluctance to cede to the warmer seasons has produced snow storms as late as May, … Continue reading Two more sleeps…
A long period of silence
Even though it has been so long since my last post, there isn't any great revelation nor any breaking news to catch up on, as the routine continues as it has for several years now. I don't wax verbose about the serenity anymore, although it still exists and I still appreciate it just as much; … Continue reading A long period of silence
A tale of two seasons
September 30, and another trout season ends. It's been a good year, but there have been moments throughout that didn't sit well with me. Still, as the night descends on another season, I can certainly say it was successful in many ways. I caught a lot of trout, in fact I caught more brown trout … Continue reading A tale of two seasons
A Grand day on the water
I've had mixed feeling about this season so far. I've been out several times since the end of April, usually hitting a river twice a week and have had my usual rate of success, catching 4 or 5 one day, 9 or 10 the next, but it just wasn't the same feeling whenever I went … Continue reading A Grand day on the water
As Time Creeps Along
I've been meaning to post something for quite a while, but really didn't have a lot to say. After all, it's still the off season and usually there isn't much in the way of action over winter. But I find myself sitting at my desk with three fingers of Woodfords Reserve (on ice), and think … Continue reading As Time Creeps Along
And Nature Smiled
It's been a year of mixed results. I had been out a few times with moderate success, averaging about 6 - 7 fish per outing, just enough to stay respectable. I had also managed to turn fly fishing into a contact sport, having torn my calf during an outing earlier in the season, and falling … Continue reading And Nature Smiled
Time for a restart
It's a month into the season and there is little to show for it. The first two weeks provided for a couple of quick outings, but unfortunately an injury has put me on the sidelines since. While I was climbing up an embankment on my way to the stream, I tore a muscle in my … Continue reading Time for a restart
It’s been a long December, but I’ve reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last…
It's close, only four days. These are the days that seem the longest, the lead up to the opening day, but I've kept busy with preparations and frankly the last few weeks have passed by quicker than expected. I had purchased a new vice in January, and got to work tying this year's supply of … Continue reading It’s been a long December, but I’ve reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last…
Soul searching
The "movie" was on television again this week. It doesn't come on very often, and even when it does I don't always watch it, as was the case this time. Coincidentally, I had just watched it the week before 🙂 The "movie" is how most fly fishermen refer to it, usually with a bit of … Continue reading Soul searching
Recap
I've fallen off the pace a little when it comes to keeping this site updated with my latest outings. Part of the reason is because much of what I'd have to say is very routine, and part is a natural phenomenon of writing a blog, where you tend to put it off indefinitely, despite your … Continue reading Recap
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