Archive of: Moldy Archives

No fly-fishing in Crete – Part III

By Bill Lynch

No fly fishing in Crete – Part II

By Bill Lynch

No fly fishing in Crete – Part I

By Bill Lynch

Fly-fishhing in the land of my ancestors

In 2007, Dottie and I traveled to the land of my forefathers. It was one of those "Trip of a lifetime" kind of things. I planned it with a sense that it was something that must be done. Images of myself, fly rod in hand, wading in a lovely river flowing through a glorious green landscape haunted my waking dreams. In this, I was probably channeling Norman Maclean.

By Bill Lynch

China – Way beyond the Vale

(In 2006, partially as compensation to Dottie for dragging her to various fishing locations in the wilderness, I was persuaded to go with her, and our friends Ken and Pat McTaggart on a long tour of China. I didn't get to fish, but ate a lot of fish and was enchanted by the people. . Here is a 20-part tale of this adventure way beyond the borders of our little vale.)

By Bill Lynch

My quest for golden trout, the rarest jewel in the Sierras

In 2003, I went on a quest for Sierra gold; not the precious metal, but something even more rare and precious, the California Golden Trout. Joining me were my sons Ryan and Drain, and good friends Al Maggini and Mike Brown. Our horseback adventure started near June Lake on July 13, 2003. Here is a nine-part account of that wonderful and exciting adventure, made most pleasurable by the company of my sons.

By Bill Lynch

Editor travels beyond the vale discovers sweet life in Italy

A 14-part series on a trip to Italy that has nothing to do with fishing, but was a "pay-back" to my wife for taking her to the "Bates Motel" of fishing that year.

By Bill Lynch