The family of one of my many aunts has a long-standing tradition of visiting Lake Almanor each summer. Located in Northern California, it's about a nine hour drive from Eugene. My parents had joined them the year before and had so much fun they decided to return. Naturally, we decided to go along. The daily schedule … Continue reading California-ed
Category: Fishing Destinations
The BIG C
There is a fellow living in Oregon who pretty much gave up steelhead and salmon to fly fish for big carp on the mighty Columbia River. His name is John Montana. John's fishing has inspired me for years and I have long fantasized about catching one of those big Columbia River carp myself.My chance came … Continue reading The BIG C
Higher Ground
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
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
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
Hawaiian Freshwater
Summer has been hectic with travel - from Southeast Asia we traveled back to Hawaii for a short visit, then returned to Tennessee. After only a week, I was off to Oregon to act as best man in my friends wedding. Now that everyone has said "I do," I am hoping to find some fish. … Continue reading Hawaiian Freshwater
A Small Mouth Secret
My summer fishing is o-fishially under way (you like that don't you?). Yesterday I spent the afternoon on Percy Priest Lake. I managed to land my first smallmouth bass of the year on a little weighted nymph. The best part about this fish is that it is hiding right under everyone's nose, in a spot … Continue reading A Small Mouth Secret
The Fishing Dojo 