Up'North Maine Fly Castings

- I’m dodging the rain to do a little trout fishing, so my weekend report will have to wait! Here is a glimpse of what you’re missing in the meantime!     This is why I never have a difficult time explaining to people why I love living in northern Maine. Just remember, if it [...]

- Sometimes I’ll fish for 5 or 6 hours. Other times it only takes 1. I don’t know how long she was, or how much it weighed. My best estimates put it around 17 inches, maybe a little less. But the girth was something to be proud of, and I surely was. Fat fish have [...]

- I’m not sure why I enjoy fall so much, after all, it does mark the end of fishing season. Still, something about this beautiful season just seems to improve any terrible moods I’m in. Hunting season is always a plus, bird hunting with my dad or with some friends, and trudging through waist deep [...]

- It’s August 20, and the Trout and Salmon in Northern Maine have no idea that in just a few days, something wicked comes their way… This Friday is my final day at Bushmaster Firearms, and while the excitement of my upcoming, fly fishing filled week has me jumping for joy, I cannot soon discount [...]

- This picture was taken at the end of my driveway in Fort Kent during July of last summer. With all the rainy weather we have had this summer, I think everyone could use a little reminder of better times. While things seem to be headed in a better direction, flows all over Maine are [...]

- So it’s that time of year again. The flowers are blooming, water levels are close to normal, and day after beautiful day just keeps rolling on by. It appears that something happened to Spring, because I’ve seen no signs of it in northern Maine. It seems like one day it was snowing and dastardly [...]

The L.L.Bean Concert Series is back again, and promises to be better than ever. With everything from Contemporary Pop to Bluegrass, this summer’s FREE concerts feature artists that the whole family will enjoy. Heavy Hitters this year include Country sensation Patty Loveless, the always timeless Blues Traveler, and Roots Rock group The Wallflowers. For the [...]

-It’s Friday, April 17 and it’s almost 65 degrees here in Orono, Maine. The Weekend means fishing, and the possibility of hooking into the first fish of the season. To put it bluntly, it’s too damn nice to be sitting at my computer updating Up’North. But hey! The great news is, I’ve been working my [...]

..Just a few thoughts before I crash out and wake up at 4:30am to start my long journey back to school. -Well, another weekend enjoying the comforts of home has come and gone. It’s been said by many that all good things come to an end, and this certainly applies to my weekend. I feel [...]