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I Walk Alone
The metal cleats dig into the asphalt. Metallic grinding—a kind of bright sound—changes tone when I challenge it by stepping on the...

Mike Sexton
Sep 93 min read
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The End
On Father’s Day, my family decided to visit a privately owned wildlife park east of town. With the promise of wolves, bears, and mountain...

Mike Sexton
Sep 94 min read
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Deep Pool
This past year I’ve noticed something…Of all things to be aware of, I’ve noticed my attitude change, really. Small, subtle shifts that at...

Mike Sexton
Sep 94 min read
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Bailing Wire and Beaver Ponds
June was weird. Lots of rain and cool temps threw off the river. Flows were still very high, and from experience I knew it would be a...

Mike Sexton
Sep 93 min read
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Quiet Pecos
Funny to look back at the last several years and take note of where I’ve fished. Some rivers I’ve fished more than others. Some I’ve...

Mike Sexton
Sep 93 min read
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Lemon Heads
October, autumn, golden aspens reveal jagged spruce, willow, and cottonwood already showing their change. Dampness hangs in the air, the...

Mike Sexton
Sep 94 min read
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A Shakedown on the Juan
March means the sanctioned trip to the Juan. A shake-down, really—full of nagging questions: Do I still know how to fish? Do I still...

Mike Sexton
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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Fishing Alone
It’s only in reflection that I realize the significance of fishing alone. It never really dawned on me until I was texting a friend a...

Mike Sexton
Sep 30, 20233 min read
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Grounding
Since 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 Sexton
Aug 27, 20213 min read
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Always Call Ahead.
Since relocating to New Mexico, I have to travel for excellent water. Pros: experiencing different water with new situations and...

Mike Sexton
Apr 7, 20203 min read
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THAT 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 Sexton
Mar 3, 20206 min read
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Fish 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 Sexton
Feb 21, 20202 min read
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