We were shocked to wake up and see the sun this morning from our farmhouse on the banks of Iceland’s Lake Thingvallavatn. I walked outside with my coffee in hand hoping to feel some the warmth but it was still cold and the wind was cranking. Nonetheless I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Iceland. … Read more
If you want a big brown trout in Iceland you better be tough. That’s because some of the best fishing is in April when the weather is at its worst. Our weather this week has been entertaining to say the least. Yesterday here on the Tungulaekur River we had a ton of wind and rain. … Read more
I felt the farmhouse shaking from the wind and heard the rain spattering the window in my bedroom all night from here in the south of Iceland. I’d roll over and laugh. My nickname is “Monsoon Currier” throughout the world so what the heck. Regardless of the menacing weather, Ingo and I headed to Strengur … Read more
We awoke to an incredibly nice day here on the banks of Lake Thingvallavatn here in Iceland. The sky was mostly blue and the vast lake was calm. Nonetheless it was time to leave here for a few days. The Fishpartner crew, Kristjan and Bjarni had to return to work and it was time for … Read more
We didn’t get to bed until almost 2 AM last night. The lamb chops Kristjan and Bjarni made were splendid and Ingo’s red wine was a perfect match. It was a fun evening into the morning celebrating such an unreal first day of fishing on Lake Thingvallavatn with my friends of Fishpartner here in Iceland. … Read more
When I hopped from my Idaho bed yesterday at 4 am I had a goal, be fishing in Iceland within 24 hours. When my flight leg from Salt Lake City to New York City got delayed, my dream faded. However once again, flying excessively with Delta worked to my advantage and the genius gal on … Read more
It was a short but sweet visit home for two days. The weather was nice and Granny and I had our first night of the year out on the front steps with wine and a killer sunset. But while she was at work I was packing – packing for my third trip to Iceland! … Read more
I don’t think I’ve gone so long without loading a blog since starting the blog in October of 2009. However, with the show season and two trips to Africa to start the year, I found myself so far behind in the basics of life it was daunting. I’m talking paying bills, crap to do around … Read more
Today was our last day of urban fly fishing around Phoenix, Arizona. Though the canals have produced for us they haven’t been stellar due to the mud and cold temperatures. Instead of a fourth day on them Gentry took us to some park ponds near his house. Nearly every body of water around Phoenix … Read more
Granny and Gentry’s wife Michelle skipped out on the fishing and went for a hike. Gentry and I hit numerous canals throughout the day for grass carp. Conditions remain tough be we managed to catch three. I love these fish! Jeff Currier Global Fly Fishing
We Currier’s could get used to this Arizona living during the winter months. We love hot weather and sunshine. Toss in easy walking fishing in shorts and flip flops and the only thing that would make it perfect is if the fish were big and tough to catch. Bingo! Grass carp can be a pain … Read more
Granny and I arrived in Phoenix early evening Thursday night. Rather than hook up with friends, that night we got a hotel. I had my Fantasy Baseball Draft then we headed to a Sports Bar and watched NCAA Basketball. We had a great time. Friday morning we kicked off the fishing. While my longtime … Read more