by brookdog | Apr 8, 2018 | Thoughts from the Water
What is a false spring? I made the term up this past week. Well… in my head, I made it up and haven’t bothered to research if it’s a real thing. A false spring is when the images and sensations one so fondly associates with this season don’t seem to come to pass....
by brookdog | Mar 18, 2018 | Thoughts from the Water
Does Complacency Kill in Angling? Back in my military days, Complacency Kills, was a phrase embedded in our heads starting in basic training. The theory behind the idea is that if you become complacent, you lose situational awareness. If you lose situational...
by brookdog | Feb 26, 2018 | Thoughts from the Water
Are the dog days of winter a thing? I was out fishing on the Lower Niagara River with Chuck and his bride Sara a few days ago when the concept of the “dog days of winter” popped up. Not even a week earlier, he and I both had strong days in the same spot using the same...
by brookdog | Dec 26, 2017 | Thoughts from the Water
Winter Fishing in Buffalo Niagara – 20171218 – 20171225 Winter fishing in Buffalo Niagara can be magical. Right now, as I type this, there are thousands of steelhead and brown trout in the lower river and great lake tributaries throughout the region. While cold...
by brookdog | Dec 11, 2017 | Thoughts from the Water
Fight Against Shack Nasties Shack nasties are the leading cause of crushed morale during Buffalo Niagara winters. I’m not sure if this time of year has the same effect on everyone but my mindset changes as winter approaches. I can’t escape the sense of urgency I feel...
