May 2010 and 2011 were superb spring jaunts to Yellowstone. Granny and I saw numerous bears and elk, bison, bighorn sheep and etc almost everywhere. Even though fishing season isn’t open in early May in the Park, the amount of wildlife we see makes our two day visit more than worth it. But just like fishing, no … Read more
April 23, 2012 While most fly fishers are scrambling as spring runoff kicks in, the more creative fly fishers shift gears and continue to catch fish. For me that means push the streams aside and enjoy big fish and the challenges of fly fishing the lakes. Today Doug Mcknight and I hit another of his … Read more
Despite the gorgeous day, all yesterday’s presentations at Simms Ice Out were packed. I was expecting a small crowd for mine because it was from 11:30 to 12:30. Man was I wrong. Folks put huge value on hearing how I’ve pulled off so many great international fishing trips in my life and there were over … Read more
I arrived in Bozeman, Montana yesterday afternoon just in time for the kick off of Simms Ice Out. The uniting of guides, outfitters, fly shops and those who wished to be there began at the Rivers Edge Fly Shop. After catching up with old friends over beers and some terrific barbeque we all wandered downtown … Read more
Today ends this four day speaking tour/fishing trip. Originally Erick Moncada and I planned to chase some carp around the lower Snake River near Mountain Home, Idaho; however, we received an invite to be part of the maiden voyage of my friend Andy Anderson’s new jet boat. Andy is a superb photographer and he and … Read more
April 13, 2012 There’s nothing like hitting private lakes full of huge rainbows with a couple of great friends and (in my opinion) two of the best lake fly fishermen in the world. I’m talking about Phil Rowley of Canada and Pete Erickson of Boise, Idaho. Both anglers fish lakes as much as they do … Read more
April 12, 2012 I awoke to the song of the meadowlark at 6:20 AM in an incredibly beautiful place. I was crashed out in the back of my Explorer on the banks of the lower Snake River in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. The reason I was here was because last night I spoke to the Snake … Read more
Painting fish and giving a presentation for the Rivers Edge Fly Shop in Bozeman, Montana Thursday night was a blast. The drive home through a winter storm however was a major grunt. Even though it was 10 PM after festivities I began my four hour drive home. Leaving so late may sound stupid but the forecast … Read more
It’s been nice to be home a couple days. The weather here in Idaho is spectacular as we are having an early spring. I thought I’d share a photo. This is my college buddy Dave Kittaka with a 43” muskie he caught today in his walleye nets. Dave holds more big fish than anyone I … Read more
March 27, 2012 Sammy and I weren’t all that enthusiastic about going out for marlin today, our last day. It seemed like a waste of time. In fact, last night Sammy went as far as to suggest not going out at all. The snorkeling is great inshore and he considered enjoying that again instead. But … Read more
March 26, 2012 I could hardly sleep last night due to excitement because at dinner Sammy told me I was up for the marlin today. So far I’ve been an observer. Sammy sponsored this trip and it’s only fair that he get some good shots first. But the marlin have not been cooperating. If I … Read more
March 25, 2012 Even though today was planned to be a snorkeling/deep sea fishing day, I got up early and rigged my two 12-weight Ross Essence FC Fly Rods with Momentum LT Reels. My Momentum 7 is rigged with a Scientific Angler sinking Tarpon Taper and on the other, a Momentum 8; I have a … Read more