The most success I’ve had recently is working the washed out banks on the Harpeth River. It’s currently Tuesday morning and 62 degrees outside. I’m chomping at the bit to get out on the water and see what bites. I’ll have to wait anxiously a few more days, but the milder weather has me incredibly […]
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Late Night (Early Morning) Fly Tying
There’s not much to report. I’ve just been tying some simple flies. I’m heading back to the river in a few hours (hopefully) and I need some more bluegill ammo. Don’t worry I’ve got my cross-eyed carp assassins, and believe me, I’ll give ’em a shot. Tonight was just about getting some bugs the sunfish will […]
Holy C*rp!
Well, I tried again. Went down to the river trying to hook a (ear muffs, kids)…C-A-R-P. Don’t get me wrong. I caught plenty of fish today. Still…the damn c*rp eluded me. My woes with c*rp have been well documented. Earlier this summer/late spring I hooked several c*rp unintentionally (one of ’em was at least 250 […]
Late Night Fly Tying & Return to Freshwater
Well, I’m back from the gulf. I’ve actually been back for about 4 days, but who’s really keeping up with those kinda things. The trip was fun, and we were able to squeeze in a good bit of night fishing while down there. Unfortunately, there were so many swimmers and boats in the water all […]
Late Night Fly Tying
I’m not sure why I only tie flies at night. It used to be because of the shift I worked. Now, I’m not on any shift. My wife says I focus best at night; so, I’ll go with my night owl characteristics being the reason I only tie at night. Either way, it really doesn’t […]
Random End of the Week Thought
I’ve looking for a new reel for a while now. Who am I kidding…a fly fisherman is always looking for/at new gear. I’ve been looking at new rods, reels, etc. But if I can justify needing a new anything it’s going to be a new fly reel. The Ross reel I’ve been using for the […]
Long-Weekend Roundup (Unabridged & Overdue)
A lot happened last weekend and I’m not sure I’m going to get it all in. Last weekend was my bachelor party at Lake Hardin. Between wrapping up the weekend and moving/preparing to move into our new house, it has been fairly difficult to sit down and talk about what went on. I’m going to […]
Minnows
I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this before, but since tonight was a streamer and wooly bugger kind of night at the fly bench/sofa, I thought I’d post something about it. I’ve yet to find a fly that’s more productive in warm water than streamers and buggers, in particular, leeches and clouser minnows. You’ve seen […]
Just another post
I just looked over the blog and realized that the most recent post was titled Weekend Roundup, and it’s Friday. Blame it on a lot of things: work, house hunting, wedding plans (take your pick), but I can assure you that my mind hasn’t wandered from wanting to be on the water. I always plan […]
Weekend Roundup
As you could probably tell by my last post, I was fortunate enough to get out on the water and use some of the flies I’ve tied over the past few weeks. Most of the flies I’ve tied had some preliminary tryouts during our midnight outings in the boat; however, I was unable to hook […]
Tales from East Yahtam 