On the Fly: Recovery Room

On the Fly: Recovery room

One of my favorite things about fly fishing is the release of the fish. There is a moment shared between both of you, especially if this is a fish you’ve been trying to catch for an hour, day, season, or lifetime. Eye contact is made. You get a chance to size each other up, and you both are hoping the other treats you well. Whether we are talking about the fish or the angler, this applies to streams, lakes, and saltwater, too. After the fight-or…

Healing Waters: How Fly Fishing Restores the Wounds of War

For over 100 years, fly fishing has served not only as a sport but as a quiet, powerful form of therapy for veterans returning from war.