Adrift™ is curated by Andy Weaverling.
For the last 30+ years, I have chased pretty much anything that swims. I’ve fished from the Yucatan Peninsula to Alaska, but the vast majority of my time has been spent in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. While the methods I employ and species I target can drift over time, the passion for which I pursue the sport does not.
I live in Minneapolis and regularly fish the rivers and lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with a special fondness for the city lakes of Minneapolis and the trout streams of the Driftless region. You may have crossed paths with me under the handle of “Minnphatts.” I am a branding, marketing, and advertising professional that has worked for a broad range of clients. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of developing communications and shooting photography for many of the world’s finest fishing brands through my company Labor.
Tight lines, Andy.
9 comments
Tom says:
Apr 4, 2012
This is a great site! I started trout fishing a few years ago and have always gone back to the same spot to fish which is fine because I have have always done well. At the same time I couldn’t help to think there has to be more spots to try out. Mn has a lot of fishing but for whatever reason the trout is not as common? I could be wrong on that. Either way I have found your stories entertaining and insightful.
andy says:
Apr 4, 2012
Tom,
Glad you enjoyed the site. Trout don’t get much air time in this Walleye crazy state, but are quite prolific in Southeastern Minnesota and across the border in Wisconsin.
These maps should give you a start:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout_streams/south_mn_maps.html
or better yet take a look at my friends over on DTA:
http://www.driftlesstroutanglers.com/
Thanks for taking a look!
Andy
Tom says:
Apr 6, 2012
Andy,
I haven’t tried Wisconsin yet but its on the list with many others now.
Thanks for the tips on the other sites. I signed up for DTA. I can see myself checking that daily..
Gunnnar Berg says:
Apr 11, 2012
I’m from Albert Lea. I don’t fish much, but Jon Guinea recommended your blog. So here I am.
http://oakwoodlife.blogspot.com/2012/01/growlery-adding-stuff.html
andy says:
Apr 11, 2012
Thanks for tuning in Gunnar! Jon and my wife are cousins!
I enjoyed looking at your classic bike stuff! I don’t ride much
but you may find my 1960 Roadmaster Build interesting (see link below). My dad rode in the 1960 Little 500 (Breaking Away) and passed away a few years ago. I decided I’d track down the parts, which was time consuming since no two bikes were the same (or stock). Obviously Roadmaster bikes became cheap crap later on, but that’s what they raced in that era!
http://tinyurl.com/776s47v
Gunnar Berg says:
Apr 11, 2012
Jon has a Chris Kvale that I sold to him some time ago. I don’t know anything about balloon tire bikes, but I’m sure the process is similar. My latest:
http://oakwoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/12/galmozzi-in-growlery.html
Tom says:
May 9, 2012
Andy,
I have been looking for Trout photos to make into prints for my office / cube that I call my office. I like your photography so I was wondering if you would be willing to provide a picture or two?
Tom
andy says:
May 14, 2012
Tom,
Design and photography is how I make a living, a.k.a. for $.
If you’d like a few shots for personal use I’d be willing to give you a photo or two with a small “Adrift” logo/url watermarked in the corner. I’d also be interested in some prints if you’d like to “trade out” for the shots since it looks like you work for a printer? Let me know what shots you’re interested in!
Regards,
Andy
Tom says:
May 14, 2012
Andy,
That sounds like a fair trade to me. I was thinking of 17″x23″ for the size if that works for you?
I appreciate your help.
Below are the photos I think would work well.
If the files are real large I can send my FTP site info.
adrift_fly_fishing_labor_graphic_design_minneapolis_andy_weaverling_pike_in_trout_stream_14.jpg
adrift_fly_fishing_labor_graphic_design_minneapolis_andy_weaverling_minnesota_trout_opener_23-640×360.jpg
Thanks,
Tom