We awoke to clouds and cooler temperatures this morning. No doubt however, we can’t complain. It was still above freezing and with the excitement of trying to land a few pike on our minds it could have been far worse out and we’d not have felt it. We launched the boat nearly right from … Read more
The weather gods are shining over us this week. Scott Smith, Josh Gallivan and I are camping and fly fishing for northern pike in November and there wasn’t even a frost this morning. When I lit my stove and started my coffee water it had to be 40°. Then as the sun rose over my … Read more
When Scott Smith, Josh Gallivan and I made plans to head north with heaps of huge flies to chase northern pike in early November, we weren’t so sure the trip would take place. Normal late fall weather in the Rockies can be exceptionally windy and frigid cold. But we all had a hunch Mother Nature … Read more
Fishing season closes in Yellowstone National Park on the first Sunday of November. That’s today. As you read in yesterday’s blog, Granny and I made our way up through the Park and fished Lamar Valley. The weather window is incredible and today was like yesterday, about 50° and calm. However, it wasn’t in the 50°s … Read more
I got home late last night after a lovely day fishing with the Bruun’s but it didn’t stop me from getting up early this morning for Granny’s and my jaunt to Yellowstone Park. The forecast for our weekend is unreal with temperatures in the 50°s and clear skies. We caught the sunrise over the backside … Read more
You might remember when I visited my Jackson Hole friends Paul and Jean Bruun in Florida back in February at their winter fishing grounds. Just to refresh your memory, Paul is on of the first guys I met when I arrived in Jackson Hole back in 1987. I’ve learned a ton from Paul during many … Read more
It seemed appropriate, the day after the final World Series game I should go fishing on Kubswin Lake. It’s not spelled the same as my beloved Chicago Cubs but it sounds good. And a win or two a few weeks ago would’ve been nice. Friend Gary Eckman and I made an early morning drive there … Read more
The holiday season comes on fast after October and a lot of people need gift ideas. It’s time to remind everyone to check out my Online Store for my famous fish coffee mugs, frosted beer steins, hoodies and sun shirts. I have more than 70 fish species to choose from and recently added this beautiful … Read more
Its been way too long since I fished with my longtime friend Gary Eckman. Gary and I fished together a few times a week ten years ago. Then I got busy with my travels and work. At the same time my favorite rivers got so crowed I found myself fishing the carp flats more than … Read more
The old saying is true “Time flies when you’re having a good time”. Its correct not matter where you are and no matter how fair the fishing is. As long as you’re with buddies fishing and enjoying being on the water, it’s a good time. Jerry Arnold, Mike Sexton and I have certainly been relishing … Read more
Jerry Arnold rented us a house down here on the banks of the White River in Arkansas so he, Mike Sexton and I can do some fishing. We’re about five miles out of downtown Cotter. It’s a beautiful part of the Ozark Mountains. The oaks, hickory and walnut trees to name a few, are in … Read more
It was exactly 34 years ago that I was last in Arkansas. In fact that was my one and only trip to the Ozark Mountains. It was 1986 and I was finishing up my outdoor education degree with Northland College. Part of graduating was to plan, experience and survive three expeditions. One of these for … Read more