Mike SextonApr 13 minSquirrel PackI was 11 yrs old and living on an Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama. The golf courses there had many ponds stocked with bass and...
Mike SextonMar 14 minSound TrackI don’t know when or where I noticed it first but now that I’m aware of it, it’s everywhere. It’s not constant but it is consistent while...
Mike SextonNov 25, 20215 minRamboI was on the north end of the small lake with a group of friends. We were all spread out and in our own worlds, which would hopefully...
Mike SextonNov 21, 20212 minThe Back SideLiving near a variety of different water is nice, although, most of it can’t easily be checked by the simple drive by. To get there has...
Mike SextonAug 27, 20213 minGroundingSince the birth of my son, my life has changed. It’s taken me a year and then some to adjust. My waders now have plenty of time to dry...
Mike SextonJun 10, 20218 minReflecting PoolIt was this time exactly last year when COVID hit, and was also the last weekend before the state shut down the river.....
Mike SextonMay 23, 20214 minHighway 140 - Something?Every time on this road, whether on my bike or in the truck, I’d just catch a glimpse of four medium size ponds. I was working on a house...
Mike SextonMay 9, 20213 minEl GatoStrangely enough, the east pond had predominantly more browns than bows, while the west pond had only bows that I knew of. I’ve worked...
Mike SextonMay 8, 20215 minCathy'sTwo ponds in tandem fed by the Florida river only 40 ft away... I was slated to do a laundry list of work for a client who lived about...
Mike SextonApr 8, 20216 minMcKenzie Head WatersOne evening while coming home from dinner in town, we were greeted with a note on our cabin door. It stated that at "time X" the power...
Mike SextonFeb 22, 20212 minRabbits MeadowsI headed out at sunrise to an area I’ve known about but never experienced. A nice second cup of coffee in the travel mug and my utter...
Mike SextonFeb 16, 20218 minMcKenzieIt's early autumn and I had the urge to explore new water. The thought of going north was enticing, something like Wyoming or Idaho but...
Mike SextonDec 12, 20204 minLemons & BrownsI headed east out of town planning to meet up with my long time friend James at the usual spot, the fire house. It was just dawn and the...
Mike SextonDec 12, 20203 minLemons & LimesI had an evening to kill and I wanted to go check on one of my favorite areas in Durango. I didn’t even bring my rod whereas, when living...
Mike SextonDec 12, 20202 minOld Stomping GroundsIt was a Thursday and I was heading to Durango on business and a little pleasure. It was going to be a quick turn around but I had a...
Mike SextonMay 16, 20204 minRabbits River... Part 1Solo mission to my favorite river... what could ever beat that?! Loading my truck, I was happy about this trip: no hurried plans; no...
Mike SextonApr 8, 20203 minAlways Call Ahead. Since relocating to New Mexico, I have to travel for excellent water. Pros: experiencing different water with new situations and...
Mike SextonMar 4, 20206 minTHAT Guy...There's always this guy- this one guy, that guy....... the guy. He's easily identified by his rod tube that is limp... or shall I say...
Mike SextonFeb 21, 20202 minFish The Ditch!I'm in baby jail but it's not as bad as I first thought. I've been hitting my local acequia spots on a regular basis. Now the joggers and...
Mike SextonJan 31, 20202 minAre My Fishing Days Over?Although, this January has been a mind-blowing, total head explosion...