With friends and family on a Canadian fly-in fishing trip, some years ago   Every fisherman who’s gone on a Canadian fishing trip, has many stories to tell, and most everyone has a favorite trip. (Or two) I’ve gone nine times and very much enjoyed all but one. That trip was ruined by severe […]

  A boat is a hole in the water you pour money into. ∼Author unknown     I sold our travel trailer this summer. It had been on a seasonal site at a campground in Central Wisconsin for the past several years. Prior to that we had a mobile home on Lake Puckaway, not too […]

    After my military service ended in 1972, I made a brief visit home, then moved back to Southern California as I had enjoyed my time out there very much. I stayed out there for a few more years, moving back to Wisconsin only after a weak job market with few prospects left me […]

      Rick Wehler shares the story of his first fishing trip to Canada, many years ago. I must comment with discretion regarding Rick’s fishing ability, as he has many vicious squirrels in his employ, and will not hesitate to send them my way if I’m not careful! 😀 Thanks for the memories, Rick! […]

    When the old dream, the young return ~Joe                   Most kids who grew up on the southside of Kenosha back in the day, were familiar with a wooded area just south of 22nd Avenue, where it curves west to Springbrook Road. (Just past St. Theresa’s […]

    I got 99 problems and fishin’ solves all of em– Earl Dibbles Jr.                   I like to fish, been fishing since I was a little kid, fished all over Kenosha, all over Wisconsin, and many other parts of the U.S. Canada, and a few other […]

    I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there. – Robert Altman.       Growing up in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the 50’s and 60’s afforded us many places to fish. Of course, our favorite was fishing for […]

        Sometimes having fun with your best friend is all the therapy you need. ~ Author Unknown                                          Introduction   My life long best friend Jim passed away a few years ago. All of us who knew him still miss him very much. In addition to being a good hearted […]

  I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. ~George Washington     Whenever autumn arrives my thoughts turn to pheasant hunting; one of my favorite activities throughout the years. My best friend Jim and I hunted and fished together for many years, until he passed away unexpectedly some time […]