We took it a heck of a lot easier last night here in the Wisconsin Driftless Area. I recon we were all asleep at 11 PM. Sunday night took its toll on this group of 50+ dudes. After yet another giganticus meal of a breakfast we all drove an hour to new waters. The main … Read more
Morning came early today in the Wisconsin Driftless Area with my college friends. Most of us haven’t seen each other since my 50th on the Henry’s Fork back in 2015 so we got a little excited last night. So excited we stayed up until 4 AM playing cards and catching up. It was a heck … Read more
Yesterday the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in St Paul, Minnesota wrapped up the winter show season for me. 2017 will go down as one of the busiest. I had a terrific time entertaining and visiting with the folks that come to the shows to learn but also all the amazing fellow speakers I had … Read more
This weekend I speak at my last Fly Fishing Show of the season. Really? Winter zipped by that fast? Indeed it did and I’m ending with a bang with my first ever appearance at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in St. Paul, Minnesota March 17-19. I’ve known of this show for many years … Read more
When I go quiet I’m either on a foreign country expedition or focused on a writing or art project while home for the first time in a while. Well, this time it’s the latter which meant a pleasurable week at home with the Sharpies and pastels and some amusing pet deer! I drew on … Read more
I’m deep into the California speaking tour. I spoke to Tracy Fly Fishers last week then at the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show over the weekend. Both were excellent with high attendance for the show and all my presentations. Here’s a shot of me teaching the Double Haul on the outside casting pond. On top … Read more
No rest for the wicked. I barely get in the door at home on Mondays before leaving again on Wednesdays. I like it though because I love my job. While tomorrow night some of my California friends will catch my “Warmwater Fly Fishing” presentation at Tracy Fly Fishers here in California, those who don’t can … Read more
Exhausted would be an understatement as I make my way home from Indianapolis this morning. But you know I love it. I just got done speaking and sketching on fly boxes for three days at the Indianapolis Boat, Travel and Sport Show. The show was fantastic and I had a great time teaching and entertaining, … Read more
Here we go again! It’s time for the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show. I did this show last winter and thoroughly enjoyed. If you’re in the area swing by and catch one of my presentations! Here are my seminar times for this weekend. Click on the presentation titles for full details: Friday 4:00 … Read more
Wind shook the Chippewa Retreat Lodge starting in the wee hours. By the time I got up to meet the guys for ice fishing, everyone but two of the guides, Joe and James, bagged the idea of fishing. I layered up and off we went. We didn’t go far from the lodge and it … Read more
What a difference a day makes. The wind stopped and there were splashes of sunshine as we took to the ice here in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. The temperature also rose. It was 22° before we had all our tip ups in. This is way above average for northern Wisconsin in February. A few of … Read more
No doubt fly fishing is my passion. But I learned every type of fishing along the journey and its likely why I know what I’m doing with a fly rod no matter what fish I’m after. And still to this day one of my all-time favorites is ice fishing for Northern pike, walleye, perch, crappie … Read more