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An Old-Fashioned Hike

Posted on March 6, 2019 by rivertoprambles

I spent several hours hiking from the house to the forestland of brooks, the big hill calling me despite its foot-deep snow, my feet complaining for the lack of skis or snowshoes, the chill of March protesting winter’s age and … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Scrambles, Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2016 by rivertoprambles

[I’ve been fly-fishing steadily since my return from vacation and will soon get back to regular broadcasting, if such a thing exists here at RR. I do have one more island post to prepare for you after this one appears. … Continue reading →

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The Greenwood Jumbies

Posted on December 28, 2015 by rivertoprambles

Old Woodenhead at Christmas. It was time for Old Woodenhead to pick up the rod again. It was time to catch a fish at the waterfall and offer it to the frying pan of all his readers– if they weren’t … Continue reading →

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I Fished With a Zombie

Posted on October 29, 2014 by rivertoprambles

[Seasonal fun, with apologies to Roky Erickson who, apparently, walked with a Zombie, probably last night… a simple tune, but convincing. Catch it here, below…]   I fished with a Zombie… I fished with a Zombie… I fished with a Zombie, … Continue reading →

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Water Nymphs

Posted on October 27, 2014 by rivertoprambles

Most fly-fishermen are aware of “nymphs,” the immature stage of numerous insects that develop in the water. Many anglers fly-fish with a “nymph,” often allowing their imitative lure to drift along the current of a stream or river at some … Continue reading →

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