Beneath the Surface: Casting on Grass
“Sir!” The voice was sharp, almost strident, louder than it needed to be. I turned to see a…
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Angling Etiquette: How Do You Rate?
Now that summer has arrived, with eager fly fishers descending on California’s waters, let’s remind ourselves on how…
The Ball Cap: An Appreciation
When it comes to fly-fishing headgear, I’m a ball-cap kind of guy. I’ve favored those caps ever since…
Love and Lipstick
What has kept me faithfully wedded to casting a hook with a fly line over so many years?…
Of Fly Rods and Their Makers
I’ve never been a collector of fishing tackle. I’m too practical, plus I’m happy enough with the basics.…
Beneath the Surface: Unexpected Gifts
While on a business trip to South Carolina a few years ago, I had a day off. I…
The Art of Angling: Hilary Hawken
Aesthetic activities have always been the most meaningful part of my life. I would include fly fishing and…
A Creek Less Traveled
Last summer brought record crowds into the eastern Sierra. People seeking respite from coronavirus restrictions streamed into Inyo…
In Search of Etiquette: Respecting Each Other On the Water
Editor’s note: We first published this piece in 1994, two years after “The Movie,” A River Runs Through…
The Art of Angling: Chandler Lee
Art allows us to see the world anew. When a angler views waves along a beach, usually all…