Field Journal

Fisherman at the Bar

Fisherman at the Bar

  “This big, I swear. Took me  into my backing then some.  Head on one side of the net,  tail drooping over the other.  Salmonfly a midge in those jaws.  The...

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On Fishing Buddies and How to Find Them

On Fishing Buddies and How to Find Them

What does it take to be a good fishing buddy? Fly fishing is not a team sport like baseball or soccer, nor is it an individual competition where the outcome...

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Pushing Boundaries

Pushing Boundaries

After several days of camping and mostly unsuccessful fishing, my son Jack hooked a whopper. “Get the net!” I shouted a bit too impatiently, Jack’s rod bending to the water....

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Spring Fishing Pilgrimage

Spring Fishing Pilgrimage

It’s the first day of Spring as I write this, a welcome transition full of awe and wonder for many of us emerging from the late season hunting blues. My...

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The Grind

The Grind

  It’s spring in South Texas but you wouldn't know it.  Fools that we are, we fell for the tease of eighty, even ninety-degree temps in late March. Sweating while...

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A Grandfather's Luck and Legacy

A Grandfather's Luck and Legacy

I’ve been told that certain hobbies and passions skip a generation. My grandfather took me trout fishing at the age of nine. And though it captivated me then, I did...

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From the Editor at Large: A Reflection on Summer Traditions

From the Editor at Large: A Reflection on Summe...

Friends Old, New, and Soon to Be,  Summer is a time of tradition. Families stream coastward for the annual beach trip. Anglers seek quiet refuge from the heat in the...

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Meet Jimbo

Meet Jimbo

A naturalist, sailor, storyteller, and sportsman, Jimbo espouses a mix of Eastern philosophy, Southern chivalry, and bayou wisdom. He believes firmly in the restorative and healing properties of water. Not just for...

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