Human nature causes us to look on the past with nostalgia. That can be dangerous, of course. One of my history professors in college liked t...

Waking up next to a tumbling mountain trout stream has to be the best way to enter a new day. The glow of dawn had me awake and shortly afte...

A rainy evening on a Smoky Mountain trout stream. ©2025 David Knapp Photography Fishing accessible water is always great for a quick fix, bu...

Fishing new water is always exciting. Whether wading or floating, seeing a piece of water for the first time is a treat that shouldn't b...

Summer is my least favorite season. This is primarily due to the heat and humidity that seems a little worse every year. Maybe I'm just ...