The recent flooding in Nashville knocked out one of the city's two water treatment plants. There is no rationing of water but residents have been asked to limit unnecessary water use in order to conserve local water reserves. In the spirit of water conservation Tara and I packed the car and headed East for a … Continue reading Higher Ground
Fishing Dojo Blog
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!
See Ya Later Alligator
After our Caribbean cruise we returned to Miami and spent a few days in the Everglades. Every time we stopped at a fishy looking spot I took a few minutes to work the water with my spinning rod. In light of the fish kill I wasn't expecting much action so I was thrilled to hook … Continue reading See Ya Later Alligator
Men Who Fish With Goats
Upon arriving in Miami I was greeted with two pieces of unfortunate information: First, the weather was windy and rainy. Saltwater flats fishing was possible, but very likely it would be miserable and unproductive. Second, Florida had recently experienced a cold snap that resulted in a massive fish kill. My guide, Cordell Baum said he … Continue reading Men Who Fish With Goats
Low Sodium
I can hardly believe that in two days I will be on the flats of Biscayne Bay fishing for bonefish. I don't get to go bonefishing very often these days so to make the most of my trip I've been preparing myself. Randall Kaufmann's Bonefishing With a Fly (the newer edition is Bonefishing!) is one … Continue reading Low Sodium
Spring Mystery
The weather has begun to show signs of Spring. I took advantage of one sunny but chilly morning to go wading in a nearby stream.The baitfish were active but the bass and bluegills still looked sluggish in the cold water. I had a lightweight spinning rod and I drifted a kernel of corn into a … Continue reading Spring Mystery
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