Welcome Reel Lovers and Their Real Loves

The famed East Branch of the Delaware River between Hancock and Roscoe, New York

I first met my husband in February, on the East Coast. We both loved great food, going out for beers, antiquing, reading, and enjoying the great outdoors. For the first few weeks, it was wonderful. We quickly fell in love. Imagine my surprise when the first hatch appeared over the Delaware and he was gone. Oh yes, of course he would return, but only until there was another opportunity for him to fish. 

Having never even heard of an outdoorsman, this was all very puzzling. I married him anyway and tried to be understanding when he planned our honeymoon in Europe consisting only of the countries with excellent flyfishing.  

Over the past 30 years, his mania would have him wading into the East Branch of the Delaware, the flats off Islamorada, the Skykomish River in Washington,  the chalkstreams of England, and even the Okavango Delta, with me watching, photographing, and writing from the banks. While I don't fish, I do love the scenery. It doesn't get much prettier than a fishing stream.

Recently, we bought a little cabin in Delaware County in the Catskills. Since we spend so much time there, with Peter fishing and me finding something to do, we thought it was about time we married our two interests. I've made my career as a journalist, why not finally let our two loves collide?

Besides, there are plenty of couples who do what we do. I've met them - women having lunch on their own while their significant other is waist deep in the river. I've often struck up conversations with someone sitting on the banks, where we commiserate about mosquito infested tents or rate the cleanliness of the nearest toilets. I know there are plenty of us willing to hang out while our anglers cast just one more time, because when they're not fishing, we know they want to be with us. 

Reel Love Adventures Blog will highlight the best fishing spots AND feature other attractions in the area. We'll let you know the must-sees, don't miss eats, best drinks, as well as, the most interesting shopping, art galleries, pick-your-own farms in that river basin. We don't do the touristy things because we consider ourselves travelers. If you like the insider's track, then you've come to the right place.

We have an adorable cabin that we're fixing up. We hope one day to offer it as a base-camp since it is centrally located to some of the best fishing streams in the East Coast, but for now, come along with us as we explore the Catskills, the Hudson River and beyond.

While I know my husband loves his fishing, he also loves and wants to be with me, that's Reel Love, am I right?!?