by admin | Nov 27, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Ten days ago, I recieved a photo of this archery whitetail buck, shot by my father on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in Adams County. Illinois has four counties that are well known for huge bucks – Brown, Adams, Pike and Schuyler. There are several other...
by admin | Nov 26, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
The past 2 weeks has been extremely busy around this neck of the woods. My phone broke and it took 9 days to get a new one. Calling anyone back was a nightmare……work piled up and I got too busy hunting elk and then cutting up elk for the freezer, to get...
by admin | Nov 15, 2011 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
Freestone Rod Shop is based in Montrose, Colorado. Bernard, Sam and Len run the show. They build grass and graphite and are not new to the scene….not one bit. Combined, they have 89 years of rod making and design behind their craft. Thomas & Thomas,...
by admin | Nov 12, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
We have arrived home from the 12 day hunt weary-eyed, unshaven, gressy haired with souls recharged. About 10 o’cock last night, the snow began and piled up a few inches outside the door, drifting higher by the morning. Winter is here. While the ground...
by admin | Nov 4, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
It’s been cold each night and morning, but we are hearty souls. I have been tenting it and hanging in the Airstreams when not hunting. Huck sleeps next to me and Stella is in the bag with me, adding some warmth to my 10 below down bag. Needless to say, but...
