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Tag Archives: fly rods
Of Hope and Expectation
“Hope is the thing with feathers– That perches in the soul–,” said Emily Dickenson, who probably had no idea of what a trout fly is, but who certainly understood that feathers– on a bird or on a fish hook– have … Continue reading
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Tagged Emily Dickenson, feathers, fishing, fly rods, hope, nature, Orvis graphite, philosophy, poetry, soul, West Branch Genesee
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The Angler, Cast in Wood
“Walt Franklin on the Stream” is a wood carving that Leighanne gave me as a Christmas present several years ago. This example of “Pennsylvania folk art” was produced by David Castano, a full-time wood carver from Coudersport, PA. Castano’s approach … Continue reading
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