Just before the rainy effects of the tropical storms in the Caribbean hit Nashville, I scouted a new fishing spot. The water looked promising and I saw plenty of wildlife: wild turkeys, deer, herons, a large snake, but alas no fish!
Month: August 2008
Drumming up some Action
I have been going back to the spot I mentioned in my last post. No carp landed yet, but I've seen dozens of big ones and had quite a few takes. I did catch a small drum on the fly though - a nice change of pace from bluegills.This is only the second drum I … Continue reading Drumming up some Action
Popper of Plenty
After losing my last Gartside Soft Hackle Wet Fly to a hungry brown trout on the Caney Fork, I sat down to tie some more. Naturally, after tying up a number of small nymphs and wets, I wanted to try them out, so the next day I headed down to a spot that I learned … Continue reading Popper of Plenty
Revenge of the Me
Still being bitter about losing two good sized trout in Oregon some weeks ago, I decided to get my revenge on the Caney Fork - some of middle Tennessee's premier trout water. This was my first trip to the Caney and it took me no time at all to appreciate it's beauty - high forested … Continue reading Revenge of the Me
Oregon Fishing Part II
While fishing in Oregon, one must visit the cold clear rivers and do some trout fishing. One must also not get frustrated when two good sized rainbows manage to squirm free in the span of five minutes. And one must not swear so loudly as to scare the other fish when one realizes that he … Continue reading Oregon Fishing Part II
The Fishing Dojo 