The water level has dropped in Percy Priest Lake, making one of my favorite spots perfect for wading. With the sun shining, the wind calm and the water warm, yesterday afternoon was a picture perfect carp fishing day... without the carp. I don't know where the fish have gone. There is ample food on the … Continue reading A day at the beach
Author: Adam
Adam has a master’s degree in mathematics, a black belt in aikido, and has worked enough jobs to fill a book—sushi chef, Peace Corps volunteer, and police detective among them. His writing and photos have shown up in The Drake, Tenkara USA, Hawaii Fishing News, and Sporting Classics Magazine. In 2023 he traded a badge in Honolulu for a skiff on the Columbia, where he now spends his days chasing carp with a fly rod and pretending it’s a retirement plan.
Fueled by Fish
After Hurricane Ike closed down refineries in Texas a week or so ago, there was some disruption in the supply lines bringing gasoline to Nashville. Those attracted by the drama of a shortage began lining up at gas stations. This DID cause a shortage because people who didn't really need gas, or people who would … Continue reading Fueled by Fish
Caney Tuesday
I visited the Caney Fork on Tuesday. There were fewer fish than on my first visit, but what was lacked for in numbers was made up for in size. The weather is definitely changing. After the remnants of Hurricane Ike moved through this past weekend, the air has failed to warm back up to summer … Continue reading Caney Tuesday
leader shy
Finally some action! I have been so close to successful the last few times I've gone carping - the fish would show interest by approaching my flies, but then at the last second, with no regard for my feelings, they would just pass up my offering. Thinking it might be leader shyness, I decided to … Continue reading leader shy
Breaking New Ground
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!
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
Oregon Fishing Part I
I was determined to find some carp to catch while visiting my family in Eugene, Oregon, and so as usual, I began with a Google search. At the time, the only thing which popped up was a Youtube video of some guy bowfishing for carp in the Amazon Slough, a rather dirty drainage canal that … Continue reading Oregon Fishing Part I
The Fishing Dojo 