Cabin in the Woods

The Escapes section of today’s New York Times has an enjoyable article by Beth Greenfield titled Trading the World for a Cabin in the Woods.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/22/travel/escapes/22cabin.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&oref=slogin
With the 7 inches of snow that fell today and the loud noisy plows on my street, I would love to run and get away in a cozy cabin right about now.
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Reading Corner

Recently going through a box full of books in the basement I came across one  purchased over fifteen years ago, Fishing For Trout by Andy Gennaro.
The Fisherman magazine use to have great seminars I use to attend and one was by Andy Gennaro. From what I remember it was a very educational presentation on Trout [...]

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Missed A Spot

This past weekend I started to paint the living room with a few more rooms planned in the next week or two. Let me tell ya the ceiling was a killer on the neck, could use an adjustment big time.
Your probably saying what does this have to do with fishing? Well a great deal, let me [...]

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Opening Day Fun or Madness?

The outdoor column in this mornings newspaper mentioned the countdown to opening day. The N.J. trout season opens up on April 5Th at 8:00AM. 
A good description would be a circus type atmosphere and one that I will certainly avoid.
Close your eyes for a minute and image the perfect stream, listen as the water flows by your feet, [...]

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Reading Corner

Winding down to the last few chapters of Standing In A River Waving A Stick by John Gierach.
This is the first time reading one of his books and it has been very enjoyable. Plus reading a chapter or two is a nice way to relax after a long day. Most of us can relate to Mr. [...]

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Super Tyer Sunday

Yes its Super Bowl Sunday and everyone around here is wearing the Giants blue, including my son.
Actually a good day of sports is in my line up, my Rangers are in Montreal at 2:00 this afternoon, playing much better I might add. Then tonight the big game with all those cool commercials. I am not [...]

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Hatches Is A Keeper!

A few weeks ago the Premiere Issue of Hatches magazine landed in my mailbox. Sealed in a large envelope to keep it safe and sound from any destruction of the Postal system.
I must say this is one great mag, photography is crystal clear, super how to articles I will certainly put to good use. A [...]

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Fly Fishing Show East Part 1

Last weekend I traveled down the Parkway to the Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, N.J. This was my first time going to the show in a few years so it was nice to see some familiar faces in the crowd.
A quick look at the program guide showed a great selection of activities offered from seminars, casting demonstrations, [...]

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