Darby Creek, PA

It’s been extremely hot, my son’s soccer practice was canceled due to the excessive heat yesterday. Last week, we had a storm, and tomorrow’s practice might be canceled as well. When did I fish last time?

#SilentSunday

Darby Creek, PA

No fishing, just quietly walking along the creek
It was hot and humid, the air was thick and still…

#MondayMotivation

Side-to-side tail wagging is said to indicate that a deer feels at ease—but I’m fairly certain this one isn’t comfortable with me being here.

Headed down into our woods to look for our neighbors’ dog.

It was a nice little hike; I love these woods.

Unfortunately, no sign of the missing pup.

#SilentSunday

Darby Creek, PA

While waiting for my son’s game to begin, I am thinking about setting up camp on that beach island in this creek and spending a peaceful, quiet day there. But I also know that high water would probably wash everything away…

Darby Creek, PA

I had two hours before sunset to wrap up my busy Saturday with some fly fishing. It doesn’t completely clear my mind, but I think it’s what keeps me going

#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Chester Creek, PA

Pretty hot today, not sure I feel like fishing. But I didn’t get out enough this week, and the weekend will be packed with my son’s soccer tournament. I think I should try to fish after work… although I still have a lot to get done today

Darby Creek, PA

Summer soccer season has started for my son
The practice field isn’t just fairly close to home (still about 20 minutes), it’s also right near some nice fishing spots
Weekday fly fishing opportunity

#MondayMotivation

Walking down the trail along the creek, I keep heading downstream in search of a starting point to fish upstream. Each spot looks better than the last, but at some point, I need to compromise and begin… I need to go back to the soccer field to pick up my son

Chester Creek, PA

Yesterday, I had planned to go fly fishing while my daughter was at a graduation party, but she got a ride. Instead, after some lab work, I went to my son’s soccer game. He had another game today, followed by his team banquet, so no fishing, it’s postponed to tomorrow

#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Darby Creek, PA

Cast towards the foams and bubbles…they bring food

#ThursdayThoughts

Locksley Station
- West Chester Railroad

It’s been busy, and the summer ahead will be busy. I will get creative about finding time for fly fishing and walks in the woods

Yesterday was my second (guided) forest bathing experience. I love everything about it. I enjoy hiking too, but there is a lot to be said about just BEING in the woods instead of moving through them. I spent half an hour sitting in a little nest in the middle of several entwined oak and ash trees.

I could seriously do this once or twice a week like morning yoga.

#MidweekMotivation
#WellnessWednesday

Chester Creek, PA

Preseason soccer training has started with my son’s new team While he was on the new field, I explored a nearby creek, realizing that I’ve been this exact spot before
Great that it’s only six minutes from the field

Cobbs Creek (Karakung), PA

Within walking distance of my home, this section of the stream no longer holds trout, but it still supports a variety of minnows and sunfish species Brook trout once thrived here, before the area was developed

#MondayMotivation

Cobbs Creek (Karakung), PA

One hour of fly fishing in the woods during the weekend wasn’t quite enough to get the week started
So I spent five minutes by this creek before picking up my daughter
And it was a great five minutes

#MondayMotivation

Darby Creek, PA

It was a very busy weekend. But I still found a silent hour by this creek yesterday

#FlyFishingFriday
#FishingFriday

Darby Creek, PA

Fly fishing and beer don’t quite mix, but this pebble beach in the middle of the creek feels like the perfect spot for it I still don’t know how to mix them, though