My annual roosterfish trip to Baja isn’t so annual lately. Last year I missed the body-bashing trip for the first time in years because I took on a mahseer project in Bhutan. Then three weeks ago my 2015 trip was cancelled because my roosterfish companion, Sammy Vigneri, slipped on ice and broke his leg severely. … Read more
For those of you on the East Coast, I’m sorry, but our weather here in Idaho has been no less than phenomenal. Other than one day it’s been in the 50°s and 60°s for the two straight weeks I’ve been home. The one cold day it snowed 8” and I got in a fantastic cross … Read more
Someone commented at the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show last week, “Man Currier, you’ve been on the road since early January”. Then he laughed and said, “No that’s not true, you’ve been on the road since you quit the fly shop in 2009!” The dude was correct. In October 2009 I walked out the door … Read more
I don’t get a chance to wet a line much in the heat of my speaking schedule but today was an exception. Granny and I are working our way down to the Pleasanton, California Fly Fishing Show. Last night I spoke to the Tracy Fly Fishers Club. It just so happens my friend Ben Byng … Read more
The old red Explorer was limping badly when we started this West Coast speaking tour (Victor – Seattle – Portland – Tracy, CA – Pleasanton, CA – Fresno, CA – Victor). Every mile we put behind us is a relief. It’s the transmission that’s going. On the highway the engine screams at 4000 RPM’s and … Read more
A fun filled weekend at the Lynnwood, Washington Fly Fishing Show. Not only was it a great show but I did my sharpie art on a new canvas – Dave Blackburn’s banjo! I’m headed south today with my struggling Explorer. I’ll visit my partner for Sudan in Portland tonight then off to California for a … Read more
I’m back on the road again. This time I’m driving because its twelve days of West Coast talks. I’ll start this weekend with the Fly Fishing Show in Lynnwood, Washington and head south from there to California. I have a couple one night gigs including Tracy Fly Fishers and Fresno Fly Fishers and three days … Read more
This is a short and sweet trip and on Sunday morning everyone is free to do as they like. Do as you like but you must make it back to meet at the Pea Patch for some pool games and lunch followed by the cigar room at Little Bohemia for a few hours of dice. … Read more
February 6-7, 2015 – Day 1 The weather was balmy up in Northern Wisconsin in comparison to other years (2010 and 2014) for our annual ice fishing trip out of Chippewa Retreat Resort in Manitowish Waters. Day 1 offered little wind; overcast skies and temps steady around 16°. Our party, hosted by friend George Hillenbrand … Read more
Only those who don’t understand roll their eyes and shiver when I gleam about my annual ice fishing adventure to Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Ice fishing in the Great North Woods of WI is one of the most beautiful events of the year. Not only is the fishing generally excellent but it’s in a fascinating setting … Read more
I’m not a big winter guy so it’s a delight to look at the calendar and see January almost gone. When I get home this week I’ll actually notice it getting lighter earlier in the mornings. I just hope it doesn’t give me spring fever because its way too early. In addition to January … Read more
It was and enjoyable week up in New Hampshire with family the last three days. But today it’s back to work starting with a long drive down to the Somerset, New Jersey Fly Fishing Show. Somerset is the largest of all the Fly Fishing Shows and I’ll be there showing off the art and entertaining … Read more