Summer's Song
The heats been building all afternoon, flooding up on a soft, warm wind from the South. Above their black silhouettes, falling ice crystals form fair-weather cirrus clouds into letters of intricate calligraphy.
A Beginners Guide to Spinning Reels for Bass
When bass fishing, spinning reels, are the best choice for beginners compared to the baitcaster. There’re many reasons, but most importantly, spinning reels don’t have the learning curve of casting reels.
A few Thoughts on Beer
I’ve had a running debate about which tastes better: an ice-cold Kalik after a day of fly fishing forbonefishing in the Bahamas or an ice-cold Labatt’s Blue after an evening of bugging for smallmouth in Ontario.
You Can’t Enjoy Camaraderie on the Water by Yourself.
No high-fives, no passing the victory flask, and worst of all, it’s hard to snap a photo of you and a prized trout. It is possible when fly fishing, if you strap a tri-pod to your back and you lug it around all day.
Gone Thinking Walleye Fishing
Ever had one of those days on the water when you say to yourself, “I should have just stayed in bed.” Well that was exactly how I felt on the second day of a walleye fishing tournament my dad and I were fishing.
This one is all for you, Mom
You wouldn't know it by looking at my life today, but I came from very little. It seems odd to even put it that way. I don't remember it like that, but looking back at old photos and talking to my parents, I know that there were months we didn't have enough money to buy groceries.
Life Lessons in Fishing
Being a parent is seriously hard. One of the hardest things for me, is when I have to punish my kids for bad behavior. Today, we had to address an issue regarding the actions of my child's peers on social media.
Summer Family Vacation Blast 2017 is upon us!
I have become a huge fan of the website AirBNB.com. My family and I have turned to it time and again, and we are ALWAYS so impressed with the places we find. It’s great for last minute trips, or when you don’t have much to spend on a hotel.