Or, how good leadership is a lot like good fishing. It seems like an odd analogy at first. After all, the energy and drive required to be a leader may contrast the long moments of anticipation and relaxation associated with fishing. Still, the craft of fishing is one of mankind’s earliest pursuits. In fact, studying the earliest permanent settlements… Read more →
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of fly fishing. It’s the perfect way to relax while getting in touch with our ancestral habits. After all, fishing in some form or another dates all the way back to the Paleolithic era. But what if you could take it one step further? Instead of heading to the local sporting good… Read more →
There’s nothing quite like the adventure of chasing fish as they swim up the eastern coast of the United States. Each spring, thousands of fisherman flock from all over — the East Coast, the Baltimore area, the Carolinas — to follow striped bass and bluefish as they swim up the coast. It’s a delicate dance that depends entirely on the weather.… Read more →
One of the most important steps when it comes to being a successful fly-fisher, is learning how to tie a lifelike fly properly. Most well-tied flies are done specifically to cater to the particular kind of fish you are trying to catch. Here are the three most common ways to tie a fly: The first is the pheasant tail nymph,… Read more →