As we have always been DIY fisherman, hitting the road to explore new places to fish is almost irresistible. Yes, there are lodges and camps that provide guides and accommodations to ensure success and comfort. However, there is something incredibly satisfying and gratifying when you do the leg work to find water with your own […]
Road Warriors and River Rats: Mastering the Art of the Fishing Road Trip Read More »
She wasn’t being reasonable. At least, in my eyes she wasn’t. There were tears, there were sobs, there was a lack of oxygen. Teenagers can be that way when their world is seemingly on the verge of collapse. It meant everything to her; why couldn’t I see that? I have a way of casually dismissing
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Back in my day…I know, I know…anytime you hear those words there’s an automatic responsive eye roll that occurs, like Pavlov’s dogs (I think I just dated myself twice in the same sentence. Some people might look at that as a detriment; however, I see it as a gift). But seriously, back in my day,
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Typically, people think about the word navigation from the standpoint of directions. At least, people from my generation do. I know I’m dating myself here, and here it comes: …back in my day, we didn’t have GPS on a little computer in our pockets. We had maps, literally. Growing up in a family of five,
If Life Had GPS: Rediscovering the Joy of Getting Lost Read More »
How often have you found yourself muttering, “…one of those days.” What were you yammering on about? We’ve all had those days out on the river, when we show up with the hope of what will surely be an epic day! After excitedly rigging up and scampering to the water, we forget to do the
First times. First time anything. The first day of school. The first interview. The first day on a job. The first presentation in front of people. The first failure. The first beer. The first date. The first kiss. The one thing every “first” has in common with another is fear. It’s a weird emotion, fear.
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To my wife’s dismay, I am not one for country music. Can’t really explain why, but it just isn’t for me, unless it’s in the form of Willie Nelson or Johnny Cash. In stealing the title of one of Willie’s greatest tunes, “On the Road Again,” it fits perfectly for one of my favorite parts
There are moments in life when you stumble across something that epically changes an aspect of your existence. I don’t say this in an existential way, but in a practical way. Life and all the shit in it can be complex, and if I let the complexity consume me, it leads to agitation and an
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We were hiking in to the water we wanted to fish. Hot. August in Colorado can get that way. It’s amazing to be at 9500 ft and still feel oppressive heat. “How are things in your world?” “Can’t complain, I’m here aren’t I?” This is one of the classic beginnings for a hike into some
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There are moments in time that come with feelings of unrest. You cast into a nice deep run for half an hour without any action at all. A total blank. The half hour turns into an hour. Doubt creeps into everything you do, and questions seem to permeate your thoughts…Do I have the right flies?
Sometimes You Just Know Read More »
This reading list includes the most influential and transformative books we’ve ever read, plus the recommendations of all our podcast guests.
These books will have you inspired to grow, improve and fish all over the globe!