The snow and ice have melted, and I've awoken from a bit of blogging hibernation.  There is so much to catch up on around here, and esp...

"Ain't that somethin'?  She falls down a well, her eyes go cross.  She gets kicked by a mule.  They go back.  I don't know....

The Chicago Bears weren't looking pretty, and it was seemingly nice outside, so, I took the dogs for a walk, and then venture over to t...

Earlier this week, I swapped out the hooks on my tying desk from the big 8/0 hooks I use for musky and pike, for size a size 14. I love to t...

I had all the materials out on the desk ready to tie a bunch of size 14 / 16 flies. Before opening up any of the materials, I stared at my v...

Received my materials for Blane Chocklett's "Game Changer" last week. I was able to tie only one so far. Let me just say, chan...

Took a day trip to the Blue River in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. The Plan  Arrive at 5 AM and fish the morning. Mid day find a lake...

Hello...my name is, Justin, and I'm a fly fishing gear junkie. I've been using the Orvis Magnum Sling pack since it came out. I lov...

I am pretty excited to see that the 10 day forecast calls for consistent 40 degree weather, and Spring is just around the corner. I cannot w...

Chum an area of a lake with corn, put a few kernels on a hook,  and wait. Growing up, that's how I was taught to catch these lake behemo...

This past September, I took a day trip to the Driftless Area that is southwest Wisconsin to do some trout fishing. The weather was looking u...

I recently jumped aboard the Clear Cure Goo drift boat. I ordered the starter kit, 2 packs of eyes, and 2 stickers.  I was excited when I sa...