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Marcus Aurelius, the last “good” Roman emperor, wrote a book entitled Meditations between 170-180 AD, the final years of his life. He lamented that people often act selfishly, ignorantly, or ungratefully because they lack wisdom. “Instead of rage or resentment, respond with patience, gentle correction, and affection, recognizing that all humans are part of the…
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Multi-colored beauty surrounds us Bears on the brink of hibernation Autumn leaves methodically falling to Earth Welcome afternoon rain Mountains basking in snowfall Squirrels skittering Trout sipping Sunlight waning Crisp mornings create a welcome chill Warm afternoons remind us there’s still time But, cold nights remind us of what’s to come Fall is here
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As the days have slowly gotten shorter since September arrived, I’m reminded of the fragility of time. A fleeting moment ago I was driving aimlessly around Montana and now I’ve returned to a stable routine, and my classroom. My students are studying ancient civilizations and I can’t stop thinking how we are essentially, them. Maybe…
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There was a time when people didn’t know when it would stop raining. The wind informed us a storm was imminent and the lightning strikes hastily followed by thunder claps gave us the all hands on deck signal. A violent deluge would eventually fade into a pitter-patter of welcoming rain. It’s funny how storms slowly…
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I’m not sure when the term side quest was coined, but it tracks. My students use the phrase all the time and I finally understand why. Summertime is about taking the road less traveled, going on tangents and reveling in the unknown. All while eventually arriving back in exactly the same place, home. And, a…
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Do we tell, or share stories? I feel like it depends on two factors: The audience and the context. People tell stories to get a laugh, but people share stories to reveal truths. There are some stories I’ve told 100 times and there are others I’ve only shared once or twice. Oddly, some of the…
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Feel life. Stop trying to understand it. Things are a little crazy in the world right now, but if you look back one, ten, twenty or especially one hundred years ago, things were pretty wild then too. So what do we do? How can we live out the routine of our lives without being engulfed…
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The winter storm from a fortnight ago already feels like a distant memory. Honestly, I noticed signs of snowmelt from the time I hit the mountain to the time I headed back to the parking lot after my best pow day of the year. It happens fast, and it appears spring is already here. It’s…
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Mending the line is an integral part of fly fishing. A mend can lead to a snag, take, or most of the time, nothing at all. I’ll bet I mend well over one hundred times during an outing on the river. How many times am I just going through the motions though? Of those 100+…
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Happy almost New Year! 2025 was a year of normalcy for some and anything but for others. I was probably sandwiched between the two, although it was another year spent reveling in the great outdoors. What will the New Year hold? Many of us try a positive reset in January and then we usually reset…
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Photo Gallery
Photos of myself and friends with some epic catches this year and in years past.
Older Blog Posts
A link to my old blog posts dating back to March, 2018.
Flies I’ve Been Tying
During the winter months I tie quite a bit so once spring and summer arrive I can maximize my time on the water.
Seasonal Fishing Tips
No matter the season, there are some tips and tricks that will improve your time on the water.
Quotable Quotes
Hopefully you can garner some inspiration from these quotations about nature and trout.
“A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it.”
~ Arnold Gingrich
Michael Agostinho
Creator of Mayfly Musings
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