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An Old-Fashioned Hike

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

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

[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

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

[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

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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