It rained hard at 3 AM. The wind howled and our tent shook and flapped as if things were about to hit the fan like in India last May. Luckily, the mini storm was short lived and when I headed for coffee at 5:15 only a few puffy clouds lingered. Looks like we dodged a … Read more
After two challenging yet successful days on the Ruhudji River it was off to the Mnyera River. I must be more specific however, we went to a place I had the good fortune of fishing while here in 2010, the rapids, better known as the Garden of Eden. The rapids are one the most beautiful … Read more
In 2010 my friends Linda Newquist and Mark Del Frate joined me in the Amazon. I had a large group so the only time I got on the water with Mark was for two hours dangling piranha heads for catfish. The short session became memorable because I landed an impressive redtailed catfish. Being there’s just … Read more
Unless you’re unusual its hard to get good sleep the first night on the other side of the planet. Personally I use chemistry to get me on schedule. Therefore I was up early and refreshed at around 5:15 AM. I drank coffee on the edge of the Ruhudji River not far from our tent. I … Read more
This is my sixth fishing trip to Africa. Although only two were hardcore tigerfish trips, my three Nile Perch exploits to Egypt were filled with tigerfishing as well. Tigerfish are the most widespread and popular game fish of Africa. Many anglers are aware of this; however what they don’t know is that there are at … Read more
While most despise the long flight I have a routine where they’re kind of fun. I rarely read or watch movies when I’m home. And I never do a crossword puzzle. But on long flights I enjoy all. Toss in a couple glasses of red and an Ambien and long flights are fun. I … Read more
At this time tomorrow I’ll be zipping across the planet with tigerfish fever! I’m headed back to Africa, Tanzania to be exact, to the camps of Tourette -Fight it in Africa on the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers. In fact I’ll be right where Confluence Films and I made the impressive segment for their 2011 film, … Read more
Although I’ll be in Tanzania at the exact location Confluence Films filmed me tigerfishing in the movie “Connect”, I’ll be throughout fishing communities in spirit on November 8th. Confluence is about to premiere their next incredible movie, “Waypoints”. On November 8th “Waypoints” will show at various locations worldwide. All ticket sales on premiere night … Read more
I’ve been packing for three weeks of hosting Yellow Dog clients in Africa for tigerfish the last couple days. I leave on Thursday and not back until November 18th. I not only need to be prepared for my own fishing but when hosting you need a lot of extra stuff so that if a guest … Read more
Twenty years ago I started a tradition while running the Jack Dennis Fly Shop. The annual event was an end of the season bash with my shop and guide staff. We put at least six boats on the South Fork and fished to Heise Hot Springs. There we had a huge celebratory dinner and stayed … Read more
Last year while speaking at the Simms Ice Out in Bozeman, Montana I met Alex Ramirez, a fly fishing guide and instructor. Last night while speaking to The Sespe Fly Fishers in Ventura, California Alex surprised me by showing up. He’s since moved from Montana to the Ventura area and catches a lot of fish … Read more
Granny and I rolled in to Encinitas, California late yesterday afternoon. We came down here because tonight night I speak to Golden State Flycasters. Our early arrival gave us a little time to screw off including a night on the town at the local sports bar where we watched a thrilling Sox Tigers game. Then … Read more