After reading this entry some of you may claim or call me a 'cheap skate'. Hey, in my opinion, I've been known to be frugal (aka being resourceful and thrifty... yea, thrifty!) Never mind all the scrap pieces that I cut away as I tie a fly and have the thought "Should I save that … Continue reading If Fish Don’t Like Pickles
Against The Current #3 – Double Header
For the third time in as many minutes the trout rose under the shadow cast by the low-hanging branches of a maple tree. The subtle disturbance could easily be mistaken for a minnow or pumpkinseed, maybe a nymph breaking the surface to emerge into an adult mayfly. No loud splash, not even the usual concentric … Continue reading Against The Current #3 – Double Header
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow!
"Well, by the time that I write this and it gets posted I can safely say IT'S OVER! Sorry about this folks but mayflies don't wait! I thought there'd be a repeat show on Tuesday, 6-4-2024, in the evening - but that was not going to happen apparently. So on June third there was tremendous … Continue reading Here Today, Gone Tomorrow!
Here And Now…
This will be a quick and short post! Yes, as I expected the Green Drakes are OVER! And I missed out on them, however... we DID get fiber optic internet hooked up at our abode and all is well there. I think it rained pretty good up the Pine Creek watershed as Pine is 'chocolate … Continue reading Here And Now…
Are They Already Gone?
I am remiss in my duties to report what has been happening in the greater Slate Run area. I left the area a couple of days ago and I was witnessing the Green Drakes on Pine in the few hours before sunset (again, when I was there a few nights ago)! They, the Green Drakes, … Continue reading Are They Already Gone?
Against The Current #2
First Days Of May - Robert Romano - Photos by Trish Romano It’s hard not to smile as I tramp through a meadow sprinkled with dandelions and buttercups. Upon my approach, a pair of robins fly onto a nearby apple tree, pink blossoms sprinkling down from its branches. For the first time since last spring, … Continue reading Against The Current #2
The First Day ‘Back’ (and then some more)
4-23-2024 was a somewhat momentous day for me. It was the first day I've gone trout fishing since sometime in March of 2023! The Long and Winding Road? I like to think of this area as 'my spot' but of course it's public land and it's really everyone's. Looking UP! Looking DOWN! It was great … Continue reading The First Day ‘Back’ (and then some more)
Against The Current #1
PROMISE OF THE SEASON by Robert Romano - Photo by Trish Romano This morning a pair of wood ducks replaced the mallards, first to appear earlier this month on the pond behind our house. The wood ducks flew in sometime after dawn. They were there when we woke, nervous birds, flying off as soon as … Continue reading Against The Current #1
2024 SRS Founder’s Rod Awardee!!!
2024 SRS Founders Rod awardee LeighAnne Franklin! After Hugh Wenger declined to receive the Founder's rod, LeighAnne Franklin was selected to receive the award! Congratulations LeighAnne!!! I wonder if you'll let Walt take it our for a 'spin' sometime? No matter, congratulations on being the 2024 recipient and winner of the Slate Run Sportsmen Founder's … Continue reading 2024 SRS Founder’s Rod Awardee!!!
When You Miss Getting Out Yourself…
Well, this has certainly been 'a year' hasn't it? I'm sure some of you have had outstanding fishing and some have probably not. I'd be one of those that 'have not' this year. Many of you may know why my particular situation has caused this - and some may not. It's just one of those … Continue reading When You Miss Getting Out Yourself…
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