Remember the children’s book, The Poky Little Puppy? It was a staple read in our house as my sister and younger brothers were growing up. The story goes like this. Five little puppies sneak beneath the fence to go out and play. At dinner time, four of the pups scamper back to the house only to find an angry mother who sends the puppies to bed with no dessert. Later, after all the family is in … [Read more...]
South River Report
The South River Fly Shop says that the South River is finally coming into shape after all the rain. Water levels are still above normal, but water clarity is great, and some nice fish are being caught on larger streamers and heavy nymph rigs. Rubber Legs John-Stone size 10, Conehead 20 Incher, Mop Flies, Jig Leeches, Frenchies, Pheasant Tails, and Electric Caddis Larva are all great choices for … [Read more...]
How Things Smelled
I believe that as we age, we become accustomed to smells and odors. Sure, many things still smell good – like flowers and colognes. Or they can smell bad, like a trash can in August the day before pickup. But looking back – way, way back – this Boomer can recall the vivid scents of youth. It was as if I smelled things for the first time. Here are some of the distinct fragrances I recall. Well I … [Read more...]
From Scratch Chicken Pie
Chicken pie is the ultimate in comfort food. Pastry, chicken, yummy veggies and a rich broth? Mmmm, mmmm, good. Nancy and I even enjoy Marie Callender’s Frozen Pot Pies. But last week, our favorite chef from Orange County, Terry Tigner, served a “from scratch” chicken pie that was truly memorable. It’s a little bit of work to it, but it’s well worth the effort. The recipe comes from … [Read more...]
Nice and Juicy
Capt. Steve Chaconas of National Bass Guide Service says that if you want to increase your odds of catching fish in cold water, give ‘em a little juice. Juice as in Jack’s Juice. Jack’s Juice has been around for quite a while. Virginian Woo Daves helped put them on the map by winning the 2004 New York Citgo Bassmaster Northern Open. Woo was a strong believer in using scents and believes they can … [Read more...]
In Layman’s Terms
A good many of us didn’t study Greek and therefore can’t read and understand much from the original writings of the New Testament. We’re not any better with the Aramaic dialect, nor did we attend divinity school. We’re just plain old laymen, “laic” as opposed to the clergy, or of “the cloth”. But laymen or not, we have to deal with the day-to-day struggles of life and try to make some … [Read more...]
A Flock of Doves
I am proud to say that I have my own personal flock of doves. There are 10, maybe 12 and they are regular visitors to my back yard. They fly in about 7 in the morning, just after I have scattered assorted seeds in the back, and they are delighted to find and eat the millet that the others pass by. I think they eat some of the whole kernel corn that I also distribute, but mostly the crows … [Read more...]
Harry Murray on Trout Fishing
The full stream levels we've had this year have been very good for cress bug and shrimp populations. In some of the springs I watch closely, the streams in the Edinburg area are carrying more water than usual and are spread out much wider than they normally are. This encourages a profuse growth of aquatic weeds, thus providing an abundance of homes for the cress bugs and shrimp. These springs are … [Read more...]
Eggs ‘n Things for Breakfast
I know of a great place to eat breakfast, maybe the best breakfast you’ve ever eaten. Trouble is, you have to go to Waikiki Beach to eat there. But there are worse things, right? When Nancy and I went on our Hawaiian Cruise last March, our daughter Laura insisted that we eat breakfast at a place called Eggs ‘n Things. They had a breakfast bar set up in our hotel, but on the strength of Laura’s … [Read more...]
Striper Season Closed in Bay, Open in the Ocean
Big rockfish continued to hit the scales all the way through the season ending on Dec. 31. One big female topped 65 pounds. Most of the action was coming from the eastside of the Bay, between Cape Charles and the ocean. The majority of the big fish were caught with live eels. The Virginia coastal season opened January 1st and runs through March 31st. The ocean season minimum size limit is 28 … [Read more...]
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