The brutal weather did not keep me out of the woods or off the water this week! It was a week of creating, in many ways. Leather and Lures mainly. Tuesday morning I went on a hike to Eternal Flame. Things sure were icy! Well worth the track, especially being the only ones around. Thursday was a good day to tie! Lately tying has started with some inspiration; either a color pallet, material or style of tying. So when I sit down to do several jigs, they usually have some simila

With the weather we’ve been having, not much fishing to be had. However, this past Tuesday, Ryan and I got out to Lake Erie to target smallmouth bass!!! - There is a video I made going over the clothing I wear for Winter fishing. The second half takes us on the water. - Here is the link—> https://youtu.be/MhTSbhYdK9c?si=kQSAcsxq4uE2P-0V - Here is the recap report; - 12/2/25 December Lake Erie Fun Fishing w/ Ryan - Air temp: 27°-31° Water temp: 47° Wind: NE 4MPH-> N 5MPH Cond

The weather has shook things up! Wednesday things really started with the rain then wind and snow. Thankfully we only got maybe two inches here in Tonawanda. Happy Thanksgiving! Just to ramble a bit. When I celebrate this holiday, I don’t think of Pilgrims and Natives sharing a peaceful meal together, regardless of what we’ve been told. In my mind it is a reminder to be grateful for what we have and who we have. So in my usual way, I send a message to all those I want to shar