Life is funny sometimes. On Friday somebody else’s vacation cost ME money. There I was sitting in my cube and minding my own business when I got an evil text message. It was from a friend and former co-worker. It … Continue reading
Well, one can hope anyway. Since I’ve been looking for a kayak I’ve been contemplating what to do for a GPS solution. I have an awesome Garmin 60CSx which works great and has served me well. However, it’s not real … Continue reading
Well, I finally had the chance to sit down and tie some saltwater ties. In reality this is going to be the bulk of my arsenal since there aren’t too many freshwater opportunities around me. This isn’t a bad thing. … Continue reading
I’m either going to have to start taking flies apart or stop at the shop on Tuesday to buy more hooks. Practice makes perfect and that’s what I’ve been working on. Sure, I have a long way to go but … Continue reading
Today I read that most people that begin fly fishing start tying their own flies within 1-2 years. I suppose I’ve thrown the curve as I’ve already jumped in with both feet. I was browsing craigslist and decided to see … Continue reading
Having taken advantage of the recent sale by Arrowhead Equipment I am now the proud owner of a Jarbridge River underquilt. The Jarbridge is a 3/4 quilt that’s rated to 30 degrees. I purchased it with the plan of using … Continue reading
It was a long wait but I’ve finally begun my journey down the path of enlightenment brought about by fly fishing. If you’ve ever watched a skilled fly fisherman I think you’ll agree that there’s something almost spiritual about it. … Continue reading
You see, sometimes we can’t always control the impulses we have. Perhaps you struggle every time you see a candy bar or walk by a soda machine. For me, my fingers start to twitch and the hair on my neck … Continue reading
Don’t worry! No cause for alarm. Just joy! I’ve been playing around with my rope splicing skills some more and tonight I made a nice soft shackle. Using 30″ of 7/64″ orange Amsteel Blue rope I created a very lightweight … Continue reading
I finally got around to officially changing out the stock suspension on my Hennessy hammock. Read about the conversion in the Gear/DIY section.