A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
Good news out of Harrisburg that's worth sharing. On July 27th, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission voted to raise the statewide minimum harvest size for trout from 7 inches to 9 inches. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and it's the first time they've touched that number since 1983. Over 40 years! Better late … Continue reading Pennsylvania Just Raised Its Trout Minimum Size Limit – And It’s a Big Deal
Yes, I'm in a bit of a spey rabbit hole right now. You know I've been a Redington Classic Trout guy for a while now. The rod, the reel, I own both, fish both, and have written about both more than once on this blog. So when I saw Redington announce on Instagram they were … Continue reading Redington Classic Spey Rod & Reel – My Trout Spey Entry Point?
So, admittedly the following article is a little weird. I asked Ai to explain the difference between Skagit and Scandi spey lines. I sort of already knew the answer, but being a small stream trout guy who never spey fished before, I wanted a clear and simple explanation. Mostly so when I listen to steelhead … Continue reading Skagit vs. Scandi: Which Spey Line Is Right for You?
A Guest Post by Jim Spurlock Never take your fishing trips for granted, because one day it'll all be done. I didn't even see the signs that were preparing me for a long time. First came a bad tremor in my dominant hand and arm, which I pushed off as a side effect of the … Continue reading The Last Trip You Don’t Know Is Your Last
I recently took a trip to western North Carolina in search of something. Fish, sure… but perhaps something a little bit more. It’s not uncommon that when I make these quasi-spiritual journeys, they’re extremely last minute. I’m sure you know the type. You’re at work on a Wednesday, growing tired of corporate-speak and meeting after … Continue reading One Day in the Mountains