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Kayaking the Monocacy River
First timers take to the Monocacy River Sometime last week, I got a call from the girlfriend asking if I would take a friend of her’s kayaking. Apparently she had posted on facebook asking about wanting to try kayaking. Who am I to turn down a day on the river. I quickly agreed to take … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Tire Clean up
Monocacy River Tire Clean Up – Organized by Farmers So, last Saturday I participated in a tire clean up on the Monocacy River. I have the honor to currently serve on the Monocacy Scenic River Citizen Advisory Board. We, as a board, advise the Frederick and Carroll County Commissioners on things concerning the Monocacy. Last … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Fishing Report And New River Trail Map
Monocacy River Fishing Report The last couple of days along the Monocacy have been slow for local fisherman. The good news is the fish caught have been good sized chunks. A few evenings ago, we waded a section of river that I had not wet waded before. The exploration of new water was successful in … Continue reading
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Wet Wading For Smallmouth Bass – Monocacy River
Monocacy River Wet wading season is here The brilliant blue seas of the Gulf stream, and the fight of fish larger and stronger than you, are experiences worthy of the investment. Racing from location to location in an over powered bass boat, pitching worms and jigs from the bow platform to hidden Largemouth can … Continue reading
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The Benefits of Fishing
The Benefits of Fishing It Is Good for the Heart Yesterday at 4:00 PM, I left the office and went fishing. On a Tuesday evening, instead of watching TV, I enjoyed the warming rays of the sun and the refreshing breeze while drifting on the water in my kayak. While gazing at my surroundings, I realized … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Reaching the Destination
Monocacy River Float Part 4 – Monday, May 27, 2013 I made it! At 1:00 pm on Memorial Day, 2013, I completed the three day journey traveling the Monocacy River from beginning to end. Right now I’m sitting in the grass against a large sycamore tree at the Mouth of the Monocacy boat ramp waiting … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Day 2 – The trip Continues
Monocacy River Float Part 3 – Sunday, May 26, 2013 Twenty five miles later I pull up onto a beach for the night. The sun is still high in the sky. Today’s travel has been a good one. I am ready to set camp. This beach is bigger than last night’s. It has amble firewood. … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float, The First Night on the River
Monocacy River Float Part 2 – Saturday Night I walked the streets of Spain with Hemingway’s characters in The Sun Also Rises until dark. Removing my reading glasses, I pulled the wool blanket tight to my chin and faded off to sleep. Shortly thereafter, I awoke to the brightest of a full moon and chattering … Continue reading
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Monocacy River Float – Day 1
Monocacy River Float Day 1 – Saturday May 25, 2013 The day has been a good one. Starting at 7:30 am, I began my sixty mile trek down the Monocacy. Here at 7:00 pm, the fire is cooking dinner of potatoes and venison. Twenty miles of river lay behind.
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Monocacy River Float into a New Life
In three days I embark on a journey short on miles but long on meaning. For three days, I will canoe the complete Monocacy River from beginning to end, 60 miles in length. She is my home river. She is my mistress. She is where I go to escape. From the hot August evenings standing … Continue reading
