Negotiating the thin line between the worlds of adventure and danger, three anglers embark on a fishing excursion teeming with comedy, mystery, successes and failures. From hidden oyster bars and foul weather to personal best fish and fires on the boat, their journey provides insights, lessons and laughs for anglers […]
Seth Kulas
26 posts
The skies were steely gray and an intermittent breeze was blowing from the West. The thermometer registered a balmy 38 degrees. With a storm front heading in, it seemed like a perfect day to hit our local river and make some winter casts. Fishing, come to find out, is really […]
In the pitch black of the bedroom, I hesitated to look at my phone. I knew that once I did, it would be even harder to fall back asleep. But at this point, it didn’t matter. My eyes were wide open and my mind was already running at full bore. […]
Two fisherman walk into a bar. They are engulfed in a heated conversation about, you guessed it, fly fishing. With only a brief pause to order a couple beers, they sit down and continue their discussion. Fisherman #1: “I saw you playing that brown like a god dang newbie! Either […]
Ah, the open road. From interstates and highways to rugged forestry roads, there is a prevailing freedom in driving to our destinations. Unlike mass transit, we get to choose when and where we stop, how fast or slow we go and what random side excursions we may want to explore. […]
Whether you are a part-time resident, seasonal tourist or a lifetime local, we can all agree on one thing. The Vail Valley is the home of a truly amazing fishery, the Eagle River and its tributaries. Among other attributes, our watershed is healthy, beautiful and wild, much like the natural […]
As we quietly sneak through the knee deep water, our guide Nigel suddenly stops. Peering out into the glass-like flats, he calmly makes the command. “Two bones. 10 o’clock. 50 feet out. Swimming towards us.” I look at my friend Ian. He gives me a quick nod which means I’m […]
I won’t be the first to admit this. And I definitely won’t be the last. But I love the Frying Pan River. It’s not because the fishing is easy (most would agree it’s far from that). It’s not because there are thousands of trout, some of which are trophy specimens […]
For the past three years, my friend Sly and I have talked about getting a fishing trip to Florida in the books. During the coldest winter months when other angling opportunities slowed like the rivers around us, our conversations would turn serious and detailed. When the weather was more favorable, […]
Ah, winter in the High Country. Frigid temps, short days, frozen rivers and a strong desire to hibernate through it all. Although the diehard angler will still battle the ice and snow in order to land a few trout,* many spend their winter months tying flies, daydreaming about warmer weather or partaking in seasonal activities
When you think about fly fishing, the actual fishing part is just one component to a much larger entity. Beyond casting to and hooking up with fish, a well-rounded angler usually knows a thing or two about the dynamics of water, effective gear & equipment, weather, fish behaviors, and entomology. And that’s just naming a…
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the ever-predictable shopping fever is in full swing. Even though we’ve all had plenty of experience navigating the nuances of buying gifts for our loved ones, things can get a little hectic between November and the New Year. Lists can run long, patience thin […]
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