I have a split cane fly rod that I received as a gift over 60 years ago. Like new, in its original case. I long ago figured that, with composite materials being the favored material, split cane rods were a thing of the past. Yesterday I was at a 'craft fair' at this RV park, and seeing the tips of rods was the long-time magnet. When I got to the booth, the guy was selling only split cane rods, really nice ones (nice $$$$ prices). Talking with the guy, he buys cane blanks from China and... Read more ..read more

Currently on the hunt for the next state record here in NY! Have about 5 more weeks to get it done ..read more

there is the golden fishing period the hour before sunset. was wondering if the fish would think it's hungry time during the total eclipse come Monday. with any luck I will be able to find out if nothing else goes wrong ..read more

I am staying at an rv park near Texas City and they are suggesting this place for fishing: Explore Texas City Fishing Pier Near Gulf Coast RV Park. Anyone know if there is good fishing on this dike/pier? Any tips or suggestions? Thanks in advance ..read more

As a teenager, I enjoyed fishing while camping. If there were fish in the water I could catch them. I caught a near-record bass in a closed canal. I caught a flounder rolled up in a crab trap. Now retired, I planned on spending time throwing a line in, but in a complete reversal, the only thing I catch now is a cold. Interesting. I am happy to say that the waterways are considerably cleaner now compared to the 1960's ..read more

Weather super yesterday afternoon so headed to a Fish in Neighborhood lake, Ky. stocks their FIN lakes with trout and catfish several times during the year. Caught 6 trout. Had 4 get off hook at the bank, trout go bonkers when they see the bank coming up. Now i have a nice dinner coming ..read more

it seems i get a far better nights sleep when i'm a dreaming angler. Happy New Year All ..read more

Anybody catching anything in this colder weather ..read more

Not that kind, the fish. This past week I undertook a relatively difficult upstream paddle on a local river. About 5 mi. into it I noticed large schools of 3-4lb buffalo ( carp) feeding along the banks. Growing up we'd always considered Buffalo to be a trash fish, but I'm now hearing they're quite good to eat when properly prepared. I noticed too, that if I approached quietly I could get right on top of them without spooking them off. On that note, I've procured a telescoping gig and the... Read more ..read more

As I impatiently wait for recovery from knee surgery, Chris found a solution for me to go fishing ..read more