My Secret Ponds
Found out they are only going to remain a secret for another three or four years. That gives me plenty of time to go to a place that's remote, dead…
What? That’s just a Fishing Report!
Well, not this time. On a good day while out fishing, words will sometimes wander around my brain that I can eventually put together into a semi-interesting blog post. Other…
Hidden Ponds
I've known about these ponds for a little over a year. Research shows that nobody knows if there are fish in them and nobody knows if anybody goes their to…
Just Fishing and Stuff
Some days are like that. Nothing all that inspiring except that it's been beautiful outside. No expectations when walking out the door, just hopes to make a few casts in…
A Simple Afternoon of Fishing
The last I heard, here in the Chicago area this was the mildest winter in 75 years. You would think this would be an ideal setup for the creek fishing…
I didn’t have a Plan B when I started
Hell, I barely even had a Plan A when I headed out. I've taken advantage of the mildest winter in 78 years by doing virtually nothing outdoors for the past…
Match the Hatch 2
My wife and I were out over the past weekend doing our usual walk around Silver Springs State Park. This one was just a leisurely stroll around the lake and…
Too Hot to Wander, Too High to Fish
Within 60 seconds of leaving my house there are nothing but farm fields for as far as you could see. That's one of the reasons I'm reluctant to move away…
Pond and Lake Fishing, Seemed Simple Enough
A few days earlier I had gone for a walk with my wife around the lakes and ponds at Silver Springs State Park. There were hundreds of bass fry swimming…