According to the National Weather Service, April is the peak of tornado season in Tennessee and, naturally, with tornadoes comes their progenitors: thunderstorms! Sudden rains swell streams whose dirty water is then deposited in the reservoirs and rivers, conditions that make for tough carp fishing. Fortunately, I happen to know of a small lake near … Continue reading Artificial Sweetener
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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
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
Southeast Asia
I just arrived home after almost a month of travelling in Thailand and Cambodia. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to do any serious fishing while I was there. There are many fish in the ponds around Angkor Wat. Indeed, I spotted some large carp tailing in the shallow water near the wall on … Continue reading Southeast Asia
The Fishing Dojo 