Tag Archives: fly fishing

Two Halves are Better than a Whole

Posted on February 19, 2020 by unreelflyfishing

At least when it comes to tenkara fishing.  That’s why we’re going to shake off the cold weather blues with a little “Winter Special.”  From now until the first day of spring you can get two half-days of fishing for … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Lights

Posted on October 26, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

There’s not much you can say about a sunset like we had last Friday evening.  It pretty much speaks for itself.  The fringes of a passing tropical storm provided the palette that painted this gorgeous picture.   Even better, it was … Continue reading →

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Fishing “Tenkara”… “From the Skies”!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

One of the great joys of tenkara fishing is that nature can provide some wonderful surprises from time to time.  An unexpected visit from this huge Bald Eagle was our surprise on Tuesday.  We weren’t about to to remind him … Continue reading →

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Walk Softly and Carry a Tenkara rod

Posted on October 11, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

Wow could we use some rain.  Conditions are low, slow and super spooky.  That didn’t stop this quick-learning tenkara newcomer from landing some beautiful fish today on a sunny and cool October morning.  Patience was the order of the day, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Pulse

Posted on August 6, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

A while back I was volunteering on a Brook Trout restoration project over in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Yesterday I got the chance to once again join their outstanding Fisheries crew to do a survey on those same … Continue reading →

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I Hiked Five Miles and All I Got…

Posted on July 8, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

We have all been conditioned to measure angling success in terms of fish size and quantity.  Trust me, we’ve been misled.  The best fish is the one that leads to the best experience and that has nothing to do with … Continue reading →

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Why We Fish

Posted on July 8, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

There are probably as many reasons to fish as there are anglers.  In the end though, most of us fish for pleasure.  That pleasure may take the form of mastering a new skill set, earning bragging rights with “the big … Continue reading →

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Father+Son+Trout=Fun!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I admit, trout aren’t really necessary for dads and their sons to enjoy time together, but if you’re tenkara fishing, they’re a nice addition!   Trout were in plentiful supply yesterday when I had the pleasure of sharing an outing with … Continue reading →

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Goals are Good

Posted on May 26, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I will always ask clients what they hope to get out of our fishing time together.  Answers are as varied as people themselves.  “Catch a fish” is probably the most common aspiration but many folks also have general goals related … Continue reading →

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I Heart Hornyheads

Posted on May 21, 2019 by unreelflyfishing

I really do.  I love all the incredible creatures that occupy our streams but these guys are just cool.  Properly known as a River Chub, this little fish plays a vital role in many of the same streams where we … Continue reading →

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