Fishing
Big Two-Hearted River
David’s comment on my previous entry prompts me to remember that I’m way behind in my book reviews. Last summer, among other things, I read all of The Nick Adams Stories, including “Big Two-Hearted River.” which was by far the best of the book. The collection gathers up all of Hemmingway’s Nick Adams material, much of which... more »
Wolf Kill on Snowbank
Two a.m. Saturday morning I woke up from the hard ground, but I was still warm, and happy about it. There were only six hours until sunrise, I could feel nine toes, and I was confident that Scott wasn’t going to have to pull me out on his sled, though I’d had my doubts earlier... more »
Fish on. I had the big one…
This is Ken. If you have a hairy mole in the middle of your forehead, Ken will ask, “You just ugly, or do you want me to remove that there hairy mole with my fillet knife?” And he’ll pronounce the “t.” At lunch time, he’s generous with his home grown “maters” - round, red, and plump on... more »
A Golden Retriever, a Walleye, and an Egg Salad Sandwich
Monday was opening fishing for the stretch of the St. Louis River between the Fond du Lac bridge and dam. The walleyes spawn there, and the DNR likes to protect them until May 19. If you’re a spawning walleye, this is a date that should be noted on your calendar. Scott, my fishing... more »
A Sucker Runs Through It
There’s a scene at the end of A River Runs Through It where Paul (Brad Pitt) has the big one on, and wades down the raging torrent engaged in the epic struggle between fish and man. He’s thoroughly enraptured, and if I remember right, is never seen again (who could imagine a better... more »
Icefishing: It’s really true
It’s true. In the winter time, Minnesotans drive out onto lakes, drill holes in the ice, huddle in little houses for hours, and wait. I spent all day last Saturday with my brothers, Dave and Nate, on Upper Red Lake, and then all day Monday with Dave and his friend Bruce on... more »