Don’t Eat That!

There is a well known recipe for preparing carp:First, fillet the fish. Place the salted fillets on a cedar plank and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. Then, throw away the fish and eat the plank!This is how most people feel about eating carp. This aversion is based on the popular misconception that carp … Continue reading Don’t Eat That! →

Amur-ous Diversion

I returned the next morning, determined to land a grass carp. I had tied some simple dry flies to resemble the flowery stalks I had seen the fish eating. The weather was a bit overcast and it was sprinkling rain off and on, just enough to keep most people at home. I had the water to … Continue reading Amur-ous Diversion →

Catfish, Interrupted

Last weekend I heard that people had been catching buffalo on the Caney Fork river. I have not solved the puzzle that is catching buffalo on the fly but from what I understand the key is timing. In the spring, the buffalo stampede upriver to their spawning grounds. The strategy for catching them is the … Continue reading Catfish, Interrupted →

Rare Treat

The new pump arrived for the boat! I usually prefer to avoid the Sunday crowds but today I decided to go out and look for some fish anyway.The conditions weren't great. The wind blew pretty hard and from time to time it would change directions. Nevertheless I found carp feeding along the shorelines who were … Continue reading Rare Treat →

Spring Flowers

The pump for my inflatable boat broke beyond all repair. I ordered a new one, but it will take a week or so to arrive.In the meantime I've been wandering the shorelines of my favorite fishing spots on foot, enjoying the flowers, and catching some fish along the way!