Sparse Grey Matter

Orvis Salmon 5/6 built by Skinner & Reid.

Not the most exotic rod in the world but I picked it up for a nice price. It was converted into a two hander by somebody that worked for Winston in San Francisco. Ferrules and bamboo are all original. Guides have been re-done. Ive paired it with a Leland British Columbia Sea Run Reel. The previous o...

Looks like you have enough turkey to feed everybody on Sparse Grey Matter for Thanksgiving this year! I bring the mashed potatoes.....

Went looking for smallmouth bass with northcountryman yesterday on the main stem of the Delaware and the water was not too bad. A little dirty on the bank after a downpour but not too bad.

So I’ve been fishing the bass/ pickerel pond again and have been noticing that although my catch rate has been fairly consistent with largemouth( using primarily wormflies and topwaters) I hadn’t caught any pickerel for a few weeks until this weekend, when I caught 2 the same day. I noticed that in...

The ultra-thin blank walls appearing these days are a treat to cast all day and have interesting casting characteristics, but they're awfully tender to bumps and bruises, especially on boats. Less expensive older versions with heavier walls such as TiCRX and Beulah are usually lots tougher and more...

Don’t buy any. I’ll send you some stuff to see if you like it. I think you’ll like it. Although if you buy it you’ll have it long before I get home. Sometimes I forget what my house looks like! And my wife!!!

The Neversink is the most beautiful place that Ive ever been skunked. Nice trip report.

eating..........casting Whether or not you're talking to me, I got a great laugh out if this because I read right over it. Freudian on my part because fresh ocean king salmon is our favorite fish on the table. We enjoyed it grilled alongside a big salad last night, and my taste buds were still in c...