“Sorry for the delay. I got home from the Amazon sick as a dog. Then had computer problems. Then I went to FL and delivered a weekend of presentations. Of course I stayed for a little fishing. FL blogs coming soon” Man how time flies on these expeditions. Seems like me, Rodrigo, Joe … Read more
Dang it! I’m sick as a dog. If home I’d not venture far from bed. But today I’m in the Amazon and I’d have to be dying before this group could leave me behind. Today was a three hour adventure straight upstream from Xingu River Lodge. To be exact it was a beautiful three hour … Read more
I’ve been fighting something the last few days. It’s been a mild sore throat and now a ton of crap in my lungs. A bit of advice; when you travel somewhere remote be sure to have some drugs for at least the simple things. I have no doubt that had I not had a dose … Read more
Just a reminder of where I am this week. I’m a guest of Rodrigo Salles of Untamed Angling and us along with friends Joe Wolthuis and Ross Purnell are on the Xingu River in the Amazon of Brazil. We are fishing mostly payara, but everything that wants to play is welcome. Its an incredibly wild … Read more
It was gorgeous morning here at Xingu Lodge on the Xingu River deep in the Amazon. I was up before 5 AM enjoying the birds while working on my blog from yesterday. The bird life is incredible in every direction and on the far side of the river you hear the roar of howler monkeys. … Read more
I mentioned that the Xingu River has over 700 species of fish. No doubt, you all are expecting me to rack up thirty plus species and celebrate my 500th on fly this week. But, that’s unlikely to happen. First of all, most of the 700 species are aquarium size fish. In fact, if you have … Read more
It was a great evening reuniting with my friends Joe Wolthuis and Ross Purnell in Manaus, Brazil last night. All three of us were supposed to arrive Thursday night but as you read yesterday, Delta left me hanging in Atlanta for another 20 hours. But I made it here late yesterday afternoon and as soon … Read more
It was a bit more of a struggle getting to Manaus, Brazil the last three days than I could have ever imagined thanks to a lousy performance by Delta. Its extraordinary that no matter how good a customer you are, airline greed and their lack of caring about our schedules and lives is unreal. But … Read more
While I travel the next two days for the Amazon it’s a good time to push a few “Currier” art products for the holidays. I’m pretty sure everyone is familiar with my Webstore but just in case you’re not, here’s a reminder. I offer over 80 different species of fish as well as a … Read more
Friday I made what I thought was my last cast in Wisconsin of the year and caught a musky. I reeled it in and said “Nice way to end 2024”. Next cast will be in Brazil. But, it was gorgeous today and when Granny suggested a drive north to Bayfield I said sure and packed … Read more
2024 will go down as one of my best local water fishing seasons since I was a youngster in Jackson Hole. Two years ago everything here in Wisconsin was new. I got my butt handed to me most outings but love new water and the challenges that come with. Last year the results improved greatly … Read more
40 years ago today I lived on the shores of Lake Superior. I was a sophomore at Northland College in Ashland, WI. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I had a very light load of classes so that I could fish. But I can assure you I would not have thought about getting in a boat on … Read more