The weather last week was absolutely spectacular. Low humidity, temps in the mid 70's, and lots of sunshine. It felt like a crime to not be out and about in the mountains...

As I reflect back on the three days I spent in the Kanto Mountain Range (関東山脈) the highlight for me was the last day which was spent exploring Otaba River...

Before the Golden Week crowds descended en-mass I head out for some solitude and exercise...

Exploring a river system right off the highway...

Exploring the upper reaches of the grandiose Tamagawa...

Spending the day on the lovely Doshi River...

I am currently wrapped in my sleeping bag, overlooking the Tama River and waiting for the sun to crest over the hillside...

Last week I headed back to Oshino Creek. I did not have a chance to fish the lower sections the first time I went...

Since the Tenkara fishing season kicked off just over a month ago I have found that the trout pay no mind to a tasty looking traditional kebari...

Oshino Creek located within a Japanese National Monument offers superb fishing...