Tag Archives: fly fishing

In which I blatantly use an accordion-player’s cheekiness for my own pathetic attempt at self-promotion.

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

Some thirty-five years ago, my father and I were watching some telethon in which Sammy  Davis Jr. was involved.  There he stood, in a tuxedo and hand-held mic, casually making small talk after a song.  He then mentioned that his … Continue reading →

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McCloud River redux and horse hair leaders

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

One of the coolest things about having taken up Tenkara as a fly-fishing fascination was—its minimalist underpinning allows for a little more creative latitude. By this I mean that the creative side of fly-fishing is usually confined to the tying … Continue reading →

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Derailed By The McCloud River

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

Well,you know what they say: “The best laid plans . . . ” Every year I manage to find myself scurrying along the banks of the McCloud River for vacation.  This happens to be the week that we are doing … Continue reading →

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Zen, and the art of Kid Maintenance

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

My Dear Lucy, I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it … Continue reading →

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