A Walk Down to the River
It was starting to snow and 14 inches were being called for within the next 36 hours, I thought now would be a good time to take a walk down…
Blackberry Creek Dam Removal Update, Wrap it Up
To play catch up, you can read the past progress reports here. ____________ As far as I'm concerned, the removal of the 175 year old, nearly 8 foot tall dam…
Eagle Watching on the Fox River
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think there would come a day when I could go eagle watching on the Fox River. And yet, from my front porch…
Last Fishing Trip of the Year
Got out Sunday morning for what will probably be my last fishing trip of the year. Well, maybe, but all indications are that it will be my last. The first…
Sun Rise Moon Set
Saturday, October 19th, 7:05 AM. Off to the east the clouds were low and gray. To the west, not a cloud in the sky. Even in the low morning light…
It was Convenient
There are times my decision on where to fish is based on no more than it was convenient. No endless fishing theories, nothing to do with the time of year,…
Before I Blew out my Back
Before I blew out my back, the fish bite I was waiting patiently for finally happened. In the first 2.5 hours, 26 fish were hooked. I was already day dreaming…
If only I didn’t have to work…
If only I didn't have to work, I think I'd spend the next 10 days fishing. Fox River is at 701 cfs, which is perfect. 10 day forecast looks perfect.…
Fox River Sunset – 09.03.13
Fox River Sunset, below my house. Come March when I have to move, I don't think I'll find another place two blocks from the river. But I'm sure I'll have…