When all else fails,
write a fishing report
I can tell when I'm preoccupied by issues that have nothing to do with fishing. Rather than expound on anything in general or in particular, I write fishing reports. They…
When all else fails,
East Meets West Art Show
Murphy Hill Gallery
My friend Bob Long, Jr. was to have 10 or 12 of his large scale photo manipulations on display at the East Meets West Art Show at the Murphy Hill…
Eagle Watching, Creek Walk and Deer Traffic
Whenever I hear the crows I first look to where they're hanging out. If in the trees, they're just being a pain in the ass and making a racket. If…
Illinois Catchable Trout Program or
Fishing in Hell
"Our Catchable Trout Program is a perfect example of a program that is completely self sufficient and funded entirely by sportsmen. This program is enjoyed by thousands of youth, families…
Fishing April, Fox River Past and Present
Every Wednesday Dale Bowman of the Chicago Sun Times publishes my Fox River fishing prospects/report on his Stray Casts blog. Usually what I write for him, which is the text…
A Good Post Gone Nowhere
The cold front came through and lasted for about a week. I decided to become a fishing sissy. I had no interest in fishing in cold weather with wind thrown…
I See Green Things
The surest way to drive me insane is to remove all color from my life. By the end of winter it's not the cold or the snow or the short…
Geneva Kayak Center Open for Business
I thought I would put up a few pictures I took of the Grand Opening Event on Saturday. I have to verify if this is going to be called the…
Kayak Center Grand Opening Update
Got an email with some minor changes and a weekend schedule of events. Join us this weekend (April 1-3) for our Grand Re-Opening, Friday through Sunday, at the new location…