Greenland
A trip to Greenland is something I have long been dreaming of… and this year, it finally happend. I have not yet found the time to translate my long report into English, but here are some pictures of the trip. Please check again in a […]
stoneflies in the Black Forest
It has been quite a while since I last fished this little stream. The opportunity came when three friends from Switzerland came to visit: through whatsapp I suggested to go fishing together, but was a bit reluctant to suggest these waters. “It is a mountain […]
every fish counts
Recently, our family had the chance to spend a few days in the Jura region of France – we absolutely love this area, the landscape is beautiful…. neat little towns and villages, the wine and cheese tastes great…. and you can fish! But we had […]
challenges
Almost I had started this blog entry with the sentence that “everything turned out very differently than last year, and differently than I expected”… but then I realized that I had written this sentence several times before. Essentially, almost every year the fishing turns out […]
Ascension
Mayfly season began for me on Ascension Day… this day is in Germany also celebrated as “Father’s Day” (I know it is a different date in other countries), and so it is one of the few days when no lengthy discussions with my wife are […]
review: Andrew CREEK DARK wading boots
I have been using these boots for roughly two years now, and it is time for a review. But before I start with the description an my personal experiences, I want to tell you what I expect from a wading shoe. Everyone uses his boots […]
eine Fliege fürs ganze Jahr: CDC-Quill Eintagsfliege, Größe 18
Wenn es eine “Allzweck”-Waffe gibt, um am Bach erfolgreich zu sein, dann ist es wohl diese hier. Egal zu welcher Jahreszeit: Sind die Fische am Steigen, habe ich es noch nicht erlebt, dass die Fliege verschmäht wurde – sie ist klein und unscheinbar, und mit […]
all or nothing
The weather has not yet decided if it is spring yet… At home, a fire is still burning in the woodstove. Wind, rain and sun are constantly taking turns, and the nights are chilly still. In one moment you get a sunburn and in the […]
trout opening in the snow
After an unusually warm and sunny month of March, snow and cold came just in time for the trout opening. The first few days of April brought more snow and lower temperatures than the entire winter… not really a good thing for nature, with all […]
french-style “Laguiole” folding knife
Ein Klappmesser im Laguiole-Stil, mit einer kleinen Forelle auf der Rückenfeder. Das bislang aufwändigste Messerprojekt, das ich erst nach zwei Jahren fertigstellen konnte.