Tag Archives: tradition

On the Road (Once More)

Posted on January 10, 2020 by rivertoprambles

[Sorry, Jack & Willie, for the blog post title… The rivertops are winter quiet now, so I thought I might serve up something different here–  a few memories from my road of life. Also, the accompanying photos are reflections of … Continue reading →

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Branching Out (from Genesee)

Posted on April 16, 2018 by rivertoprambles

Some readers of Rivertop Rambles may recall that every year, around the Opening Day of the Pennsylvania trout fishing season, I try to fish the three branches of my home river. Again this year, I drove to the state-line village … Continue reading →

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“Truly Gone Fishing”

Posted on December 30, 2017 by rivertoprambles

Recently my son asked, “Where does an old fisherman go when it’s just too cold to fly-fish?” Good question. Lately, with daytime temperatures peaking near the single-digits (Fahrenheit), it’s a little too cold to be standing in water or falling … Continue reading →

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Old Woodenhead’s Appointment

Posted on December 19, 2016 by rivertoprambles

Old Woodenhead is a carving of an image of yours truly made by artist David Castano, by request of a special woman I know. Old Woodenhead, the fly-fisher, replete with a fishing creel that I have never used, has appeared … Continue reading →

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Setting the Tone

Posted on April 19, 2016 by rivertoprambles

The Tradition: On the opening day of northern Pennsylvania’s trout fishing season I went out to look at the water. Big surprise. It’s what I usually do on this date. I visited all three branches of the upper Genesee River … Continue reading →

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