Mark has an exclusive line of Spanish AYA’s ( Bournbrook) imported directly to his store from northern Basque Country…El Pais Vasco…made to Mark’s specifications and his choice of gorgeous woods. This is probably the best valued Spanish gun in the US…all hand made…at least in my humble opinion. M.W. Reynolds has a welcoming atmosphere where his…
HISTORIAN’S CORNER: THOMAS JEFFERSON THE TURKEY HUNTER
As you may recall, I’ve recently posted some short articles about famous individuals in history who hunted or fished. I’ve decided to try and make this a regular feature on the Upland Equations Blog. I’m going to call these features “The Historian’s Corner.” In a previous post of this vein, I also mentioned that I…
CHECK OUT THE HUFFINGTON POST’S REVIEW OF MY BOOK, HEAVEN ON EARTH: STORIES OF FLY FISHING, FUN & FAITH
Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith by Andrew Marshall Wayment The first official review of my book came out today in the Huffington Post. The review was written by Professor Bradley T. Borden (“Brad”), who teaches tax law at Brooklyn Law School. Brad is a long-time friend and comes from the…
The Symbiosis of a Fly Fisherman and Creek Fish by Bradley T. Borden
Here’s a review by Bradley T. Borden on my brother, Andrew M. Wayment’s, Heaven on Earth. Click Here to read Professor Borden’s review.
I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED!
Below is another short story that was cut out of the final version of my book, Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith. It originally appeared in the third chapter, “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” It’s a fun story. Hope you enjoy it! Here it is: . . . . When…
OUTDOOR EXTREMES Westerner Don’t Want to Trade Wilderness for Work
OUTDOOR EXTREMES Westerner don’t want to trade wilderness for work: By Scott Willoughby The Denver Post For the first time during this tumultuous political season, Coloradans and Westerners in general have found something to agree on: the value of America’s public lands to both our economy and quality of life. The proof is in the…
THE PLOT THICKENS: ANOTHER CLAIM TO DISCOVERING TINKHAMTOWN
The Upland Almanac, Spring 2012 Issue is Out. As some of you may recall, my article, “Discovering Tinkhamtown” was published in the 2011 Winter Issue of The Upland Almanac. This article addresses some little known facts about Corey Ford’s classic, “The Road to Tinkhamtown.” Today, I received my copy of the Spring 2012 Issue of…
The Start of the Crazies
Perfect Colorado weather for a last jaunt across the short grass prairie in search of scaled quail. Bitter-sweetness…the company was grand and the dogs grander! Plans are drawn and dog purchases are being made for the coming fall! I can hardly wait! Idaho for 2 weeks for certain! Pray for the perfect weather conditions and…
Season’s End
The season is winding down…tomorrow is the last day for me and the bird dogs to go out and chase birds. Birds of course being quail. We have had a great season and have piles of memories to hold us over the next seven months til it’s time to be back in the grouse woods….
THE BROWN DRAKE HATCH THAT DOESN’T EXIST
My first book, Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith as originally written was much longer than the final form. There were numerous stories that I loved that were cut out for various reasons. To help promote my book and to give you the flavor of my writing style, I thought I…
A Slack Wind
We had reached the point in our hunt where I was ready to call it a day and head back to the truck birdless when Abby did a most remarkable thing, she disappeared over a rise and then came back with her eyes wide and tail wagging. I had seen that look before and knew…
ADVANCED SIGNED COPIES OF ANDREW MARSHALL WAYMENT’S BOOK, HEAVEN ON EARTH, ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Andrew Marshall Wayment’s first book, Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith. It’s finally done! I have mentioned my forthcoming book, Heaven on Earth, on this blog numerous times in the past and I am happy to report that it’s finished. and I am thrilled about how it turned out. Although the…
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