Because of this reality, I felt gratitude toward Morley for getting us safely down the river. But I also felt embarrassed for Nole, which wasn’t easy. He just stared out the window. I could see his face whenever the moon broke through the clouds. Unless they belong to us, we tend to ignore the silences in our lives, of which there are millions, each with its own meaning, its own voice, and, if we do not learn to listen, its own consequences. But for the man who’s silent after being tested by the river:
Better put an arm around him.

The following is an excerpt reproduced with written permission from Barclay Creek Press; from the book, “Northwest of Normal” written by John Larison, published by Barclay Creek Press ©2009, 240 pages, 6″x9″; which can be purchased at the Fly Addicts Shop for only $24.95 by clicking HERE.

Finally, the rains let up and the river dropped into normal winter shape. The brown flows settled to green again, and the continuous flood-current broke into distinct rapids and pools and tailouts.
Andy had called Ethan a few days before, and asked about coming …

The following is from the FlyAddicts Blog, 9 Months of Winter.

Its over, I’ve just gotta admit it. Fishing has had less meaning for some reason lately.  My girlfriend of four years dumped me recently, not in a good way either; we’ll just leave it at that.  She is a coward and screwed me over because of it.  At least I know that Summer will return again, she probably never will, I saw her with some guy today, fatter than me; which is hard to do.  He probably fishes with …

The following is an excerpt from The Alaska Chronicles written by Miles Nolte, (Departure Publishing 2009, 216 pages, 40 B&W photos) which can be purchased at the Fly Addicts Shop for only $24.95.

We have a unique group in camp this week. The ringleader and financier (we’ll call him Jake) has been fishing up here with Ken for fifteen years, since this place was only four tents and two guides.
Jake is a very wealthy individual who runs a successful factory business. Every year he brings a group of twenty or so …