My eldest sibling Tim Salwey and my sis-in-law JoJo White, hosted a luncar structure trout habitat installation on the Yaeger Valley Creek. They sent out the call and the C-FC High Schoool FFA class signed up. Also friends, neighbors, the Waumaundee Rod and Gun Club and family showed up to lend a hand, chat or [...]

May 11th, 2010 was a blustery, windy driving rain that pounded into the gushy surface of the newly plowed path along First Pond on our property. The Leopard frogs were muted as they wished for warmer weather. The carp were motionless in the morning newness. I lifted my eyes to the heavenly skies and off [...]

The WI trout fishing opener proved to be another hallowed holiday within the Salwey Family. The short version of the story will warm your heart more than a winter fire crackling in Santa’s fireplace. Three elves picked up Uncle Kenny Salwey from his home and loaded up the rehabilitating Kenny in his blue sedan. Kenny [...]

The backwaters are bursting with activity and celebrates Spring in it’s unique way. Lily pads are popping under the pressure of the rolling carp. The water is churning and appears to be boiling with the thrashing and motion of the carp doing their Spring thing. My wish was to make an easier path for little [...]

Spring arrived in WI early, but always on time. The clouds and winds have whipped in and whirled the rains our direction. The Canadian Honkers have become quiet and less visible as I walk past their nesting spots. The deer blocks I put out have remained un-touched. Our 3 year old son has mentioned to [...]