When you get home from an incredible trip like I had last week to land of the coaster brook trout, there’s a ton of work to be done from unpacking and re-sorting gear to editing photos and writing stories and blogs. But my phone rang last night and buddy Bob Butler said we needed to … Read more
This trip to Bowman Island Lodge in Ontario flew by like all great trips do. Despite the fact we fished an extra evening upon arrival, followed by four twelve hour days, it went fast. As you would expect, Joe Wolthuis, Jerry Darkes and the entire group for that matter, fished as hard as humanly possible … Read more
It’s a known fact that when the east wind blows, fishing slows. This is especially true on the Ontario side of Lake Superior where I’m spending a few days fly fishing for coaster brook trout and lake trout from Bowman Island Lodge. The east wind started yesterday around 5 PM and it continued most of … Read more
We woke up to an ominous sky over Bowman Island Lodge here in Ontario. The clouds were dark and stacked like storms were brewing. But not so. After breakfast Joe Wolthuis and I made a run and when we stopped the skies were blue again. The weather changes fast here, including from good to bad … Read more
Day two here at Bowman Island Lodge in Ontario on the north end of Lake Superior began at 6 AM with a coffee followed by a big Canadian breakfast of French Toast and bacon. Jerry Darkes helped his guys rig for coaster brook trout and showed them how to run the boats (remember this is … Read more
I’m keeping the ball rolling as far as mixing up my fishing venues. Last night after dinner I drove north to knock off two hours of a drive. This morning I continued that drive along the Minnesota side of Lake Superior then crossed into Ontario Canada. From there me and my old Exploder ventured another … Read more
We have many lakes to choose from to go fishing on here in Hayward, Wisconsin yet it seems we always hit the ones an hour away. The closest to our home is Hayward Lake. A five minute drive. It’s pretty much right in town. It’s a reservoir that was dammed back in 1881 and first … Read more
My first float down one of my local Wisconsin rivers last year didn’t happen until June 24. That was a great day that led to at least a dozen more fun floats – most with my friend Bob Butler. Bob and I have been chomping at the bit to get started again this year and … Read more
With the 2023 Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament in the rearview it was time to head home today. When I booked my flight I had choices for the journey Boston to Duluth. There were early flights and a 6:05 PM one which meant I could go fishing beforehand. Guess which one I took? My friend … Read more
The Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament is the worlds largest fly fishing only competition (over 500 anglers) and its entire purpose is for striped bass conservation. Cheeky Fishing raises significant funds for striped bass conservation groups including Stripers Forever, Keep Fish Wet and the American Saltwater Guides Association. This tournament is held in Cape Cod every … Read more
Today arrived early for us here on Cape Cod. Even early by my standards and I get up with the birds. At 3:30 AM my alarm went off and at 4 AM Costa’s Trevor Johnson picked Blane Chocklett and I up from our Hyannis VRBO and drove us to Falmouth where we met our photographer … Read more
Today I said bye to Mom and headed for Cape Cod to fish on Team Yeti for the Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament that takes place Saturday. I left Wolfeboro early for Boston and met up with my friend and Team Yeti fishing partner, Blane Chocklett. From there Blane and I left straight for Island Creek … Read more