Writing

essays and musings on fly fishing for native trout

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Big Project – New Online FF Literary Magazine

May 15, 2010 ⋅ 23 comments

I am pleased to announce a magazine that stimulates the heart and mind of the angler. Rise Forms: Fly fishing’s literary voice, seeks to publish work that conveys both the passion and contemplative nature of fly fishing through high quality, literary articles.

Aspiring Writers: 2010 Traver Writing Award

January 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The 2010 Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Writing Award sponsored by Fly Rod and Reel is now accepting entries.

Anglers and Authors—Deceivers and Manipulators

December 24, 2008 ⋅ 17 comments

Anglers make good authors because they are natural storytellers, especially catch and release anglers—when they walk away from the river, the only thing they take away is a story. But there is an even stronger link between the two: anglers and authors are both natural deceivers and manipulators.

Literary Outdoor Blog – StoryArc

September 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Do you like reading well-written fishing stories? Enjoy "Gray’s Sporting Journal" but wish it came out more frequently so you could read some decent outdoorsy type poetry? Are you a closet writer? Have some great photos you’d like to share with a larger viewership? Then StoryArc is the place for you. David Motes, a published [...]

Fly Fishing – Writing Categories

June 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Besides reading about fishing, I’ve spent some time trying to write about fishing. I’m no authority on the topic, but I have thought about it enough to try to categorize the types of writing about fly fishing. I’d like to share some of that with you.

Fly Fishing Literature

June 5, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

You may (or maybe not) have noticed a new page on my website listed in the top right corner: "Fly Fishing Literature." That page will have posts about the reading and writing of fly fishing. Swing by and leave me some comments.