Big Hunting Creek, May 11
For the seventh time there was a sudden splash followed by a loud s-bomb as I let out some frustration. I missed. Again. I was fly fishing on an overcast day on Big Hunting Creek in the Catoctin Mountain Park, a place I had fished often, and this brookie was driving me insane.--more
Hooked, April 28
This bonefish wasn't as big as the others I’ve caught lately but it put up a good fight. When I got it in I saw that the bonefish was hooked in the cheek. This fish must have been hungry. It was funny not seeing the hook not in the fish’s mouth.--more
Zero tide, April 21

The fly line was gone and the backing on my Abel reel was getting smaller and smaller. This fish was not going to stop. I got it to slow down just before the breakers and got some line back but then the fish took it all out again.--more
One fly, April 19

The fishing was slow so I decided to try a different color to see if that would entice the shad to bite. I unzipped the shoulder pack and when I reached inside I felt--nothing. A gloomy day just got a whole lot gloomier.--more











