It’s the tannins from decaying leaves in many of the watersheds across my home state that give the water a black appearance, and it’s what’s beneath the surface that often keeps me up at night. My name is Randolph Mikell, and I am a warm water fly fisherman and native Mississippian. I’d like to welcome you to The Tannic Tribune, the website that allows me to share about my experiences on these waters and in the beautiful outdoors of the southern United States.
To begin, I will share a bit myself. I am a Christ-follower and regular admirer of God’s creation. This admiration creates in me a yearning to spend time outside, and somewhere along the way I picked up my father’s old fiberglass fly rod that he purchased while living in Wyoming. I have been exploring the world of local warm water fly fishing for nearly 5 years now, and it has become my favorite outdoor activity. Through these 5 years, I’ve been truly blessed by many friendships formed through fly fishing, and I’ve grown increasingly fond of having company on the water as well as sharing some knowledge with newcomers to the fly fishing world.
Cut from a similar cloth are a few other things I’m passionate about. Camping, cooking, and conservation have all become integral parts of my life as an outdoorsman, perhaps because they have a powerful ability to bring people together. Admiring God’s handiwork alone is nothing to complain about, but it becomes infinitely more special when you can take part in it with a friend.
Randolph Mikell is a Christ-follower and outdoorsman. A native Mississippian, Mikell decided to explore his local fly fishing scene. He found an unsurprisingly small number of fly anglers and a large number of fish willing to take flies. His time in the outdoors has brought about friendships and experiences that he cherishes continually.