I’ve grown up fishing in saltwater all of my life. My preferred fishing styles, in order, are the following: When I was invited to head out west for a fly fishing trip in Yellowstone, I was hesitant because I didn’t know how to fly fish, and it seemed to squarely fit into my least favorite […]
False Albacore Fishing at Cape Lookout
World class false albacore fishing occurs each fall at Cape Lookout. Albacore schools arrive near the shore, and when in a feeding frenzy, they demonstrate the ferocity of the albacore blitz. They are sporty game fish, powerful little tunas that rip line off the reel and will put on a long, powerful fight. A friend […]
Horseshoe Canyon – AT Thru-Hike Day 16
I left Shaw’s alone today around 2:00pm. I only had to hike eight miles to the next shelter. The Nerd Herd, as Tim calls them, a group that we met on the trail, left early in the morning for Moxie Bald. Tim and Eric returned to highway 15 to restart their hike. I decided to […]
Kayak Fishing and Camping Lea Island – Coastal NC near Wilmington
Kayaking and fishing around Lea Island, NC is a weekend kayak trip well worth it. Lea Island is a small island, about 3 miles long, and it is uninhabited. On weekends it can get a little crowded on the south and northern ends, but the middle of the island is visited more rarely and allows […]