I’m right back at it this weekend. This time working in my home state of Idaho (although a six hour drive away!). I’ll be at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo in Boise. Last year this was a phenomenal show and I expect the same this year. If you’re coming feel free to bring your Cliff … Read more
A successful Denver Fly Fishing Show 2013 has come and gone. I pulled in my driveway here in Victor, Idaho wearily at 2:30 this morning. The last four hours of the 9 hour drive was a creeper due to wildlife on the roads. My headlights lit up a number of pronghorn antelope, mule deer and … Read more
I’m out the door in about five minutes to begin a nearly three month run of shows. Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can find me at the Denver Fly Fishing Show. For those in range I highly recommend dedicating at least a day here to catch up on new devices, some great presentations and seminars. … Read more
2012 was action filled with 113 days fishing. 61 were on the home waters of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. 26 were scattered around the US and 26 took place in foreign lands. 57 were trout days, 29 were enjoying warmwater species and 27 took place in the salt. These outings led to over 50 species caught … Read more
Granny and I quit exchanging gifts for each other years ago. That’s because if we can afford something we want – we buy it. Why wait till December 25th? This practice certainly eliminates accumulation of unnecessary and unwanted stuff. When I saw a present under our fake tree with my name on it I was … Read more
Sorry for the lack of blogging. You’ve not missed any fishing adventures. When you’re an artist, Christmas is the busiest time of the year and I’ve been grinding away. Twice I nearly snuck to the water but last minute commission orders continue to come in. Check out my first ever painting of a Westslope Cutthroat. … Read more
We don’t get a lot of rain in Eastern Idaho. Summers are dry and during spring when we get most our precipitation it often comes in the form of sloppy snow. So as funny as it sounds, when I get the opportunity to fish in the rain I take it. Today Tom Montgomery, Paul Bruun and … Read more
Granny and I are home and believe it or not, I could mow my lawn today. Seriously, this is Idaho, we should have at least a foot of snow on the ground and there’s none! As you know by now our Belize trip was a great success. I encourage anyone to go to Belize, and … Read more
November 27, 2012 The last day is always sad. Granny and I’ve had such good time down here at Belize River Lodge. This morning we awoke to developing clouds. This would normally deter us from the flats; however the tarpon weren’t rolling at the Belize River mouth either. So off Granny, Pedro and I went to … Read more
November 26, 2012 I opened our room door at 5:30 expecting a whim of cold air like the last few days, but there wasn’t. A t-shirt would suffice for my first cup of coffee. More delighting, there were few clouds overhead. Today we were going permit fishing with Pedro. For starters we motored right over … Read more
November 25, 2012 I needed my fleece again this morning. It didn’t feel quite as cool as yesterday morning, but still, in Belize you shouldn’t need a fleece. Today we have a new guide, Pedro. I requested Pedro because back when I came to Belize River Lodge a lot he was my favorite. Pedro knows … Read more
It’s never a good sign when you wake up in a tropical fishing area and begin the day by frantically digging for a fleece. This morning was that day. When I stepped out the door of our air-conditioned room it was colder outside. The cold front is still here and stronger than ever. At 7:20 … Read more