Flowering Trees
Last Saturday it had rained for the better part of the day, but near sunset the clouds started breaking up. I ran to a favorite spot to see if the…
A Hike in the Woods
Going out fishing was really an excuse to get out for a hike in the woods. There was more skim ice on the bird bath Sunday morning, I think that's…
Walking and Fishing
Got out a couple of times this week walking and fishing. One evening after work I went out walking with the hopes that the sunset would turn out better than…
High Water Dabbling
Years ago I used to do high water dabbling all the time. Now it seems to have lost some of it's charm. The best place to do it is urban…
Gnats Enougha Gnat
Gnats enougha gnat... I crack myself up. No wonder I'm always giggling in my head. The gnats have actually been around for a couple of weeks now. Living a couple…
Not Quite What I Wanted
It's not quite what I wanted, but at least it's a fish. The desire to fish the Fox River in the early months of the year disappeared a few years…
Like Watching Grass Grow
I'm sure to most, standing along a creek and watching it flow is a lot like watching grass grow. For me, sight, sound and smell become engaged and the end…
Testing the Water
When I walked out the door I had every intention of going out to a couple of creeks to start testing the water. Got to the first creek to find…