We are in Amsterdam for a few hours before our last eight hour flight to India. We arrive there at 1:30 AM India time – so Thursday morning. It’s a gorgeous day here and I wish we had time to hit the town but we best not. Instead we hammered down some delicious Euro … Read more
Just waiting around to fly out to India this morning here in Bozeman, Montana. To use up the time I made a visit to Simms Fishing Products. Simms is a top sponsor of Confluence Films fly fishing projects. That’s great news for me and I loaded up on great sun protective clothing, waterproof bags … Read more
The journey to India started at 3:30 PM today with a drive up to Bozeman, Montana to meet the Confluence Film team. We actually fly out tomorrow afternoon from Bozo to Minneapolis than take the redeye to Amsterdam. Then on Wednesday we fly from Amsterdam to Delhi, India. I should check back in then – … Read more
Tomorrow afternoon I leave for India. I’m packed and ready. This will be my third trip to India. This trip is special because we are making a segment for Confluence Films next movie, “Waypoints” with one of my great Indian friends, Misty Dhillon. Misty is the owner and founder of the Himalayan Outback. … Read more
Hey Everyone, I’m trying to pack for India and tie up all loose ends before departure. Unfortunately I live and die by email and this morning my hotmail is shut down. Its hell and after trying everything including hours on the phone – it may be gone for good. Please Contact Me at my … Read more
California friends Ben Byng and Steve Potter stopped by in route to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo that takes place tomorrow and Saturday. Both Ben and Steve are unbelievable fly tiers and will be giving demonstrations both days. If you’re able to make this show you will not be disappointed. Despite the fact that … Read more
Dale Hollow Reservoirstraddles the line between Kentucky and Tennessee. It’s a huge reservoir and famous for its fishing, particularly its smallmouth bass fishing. On a slow fishing day in 1955 this old artificial lake produced the world record smallmouth bass of 11pound, 15 ounce. Smallmouth is one of my favorite fish and I’ve been aware of … Read more
I’m constantly asked why I’d want to “waste time” trout fishing anywhere other than around home. Sure, trout fishing at home is remarkable. But it’s not so much about the catching for me as it is the experience. And a chance to explore a new piece of water with fly rod in hand never lets … Read more
April 5, 2013 Granny and I arrived in Kentucky yesterday for a four day visit with good friends John and Betty Reesor. The Reesors were once customers of mine at the fly shop in Jackson Hole but have turned into great friends. This visit to Kentucky is one we’ve been trying to schedule for a … Read more
The snow melted faster than I can ever recall this week. Our yard was completely covered five days ago. The pictures show the snow yesterday around noon and then sunrise this morning. Truly amazing how fast it went. It’s forecasted for 57º today so I think other than snow banks along the driveway the snow … Read more
I had the privilege of meeting and fishing with some future fishing guides over at South Fork Lodge the last two days. South Fork Lodge is amidst their annual Five Day Guide School. I was invited over Tuesday night to give my talk “The Evolution of a World Traveling Fly Fisherman” then today I helped with a … Read more
I’m first to notice the blog is lacking in the fishing reports. I apologize deeply, but you can only imagine how things pile up after three months on the road. My body also craved some hardcore exercise and with some March snowstorms the x-country skiing has been hard to resist. It’s wonderful to be home. … Read more