Scott Robertson, Micha “Meeks” Kruger and I were right back in the small bays of Lake Billy Chinook early this morning. The meandering high desert reservoir was like glass. The blue sky was hidden behind a light layer of clouds and the temperature was in the 40°s when we launched Scott’s boat. Things began … Read more
I flew to the northwest yesterday arriving in Bend, Oregon shortly after midnight this morning. After a five hour sleep I found myself in the front seat of a pickup with buddies Scott Robertson and Micha Kruger (Meeks). Scott is an old buddy and Team USA Fly Fishing Masters teammate. We’ve fished together many times … Read more
It has been nice to fish almost every day this week. Its finally hitting me that my winter show tour is in the rearview. Today was my last day fishing here in Central Oregon with my friend Scott Robertson. It’s a bummer, but I suspect it won’t be long before we’re back together. Being it … Read more
Yesterday was an off day from fishing but only because last night I gave a Warmwater Fly Fishing talk to the Central Oregon Fly Fishers. The talk went great and the last of the winter tour. I am pleased to see the big interest in chasing all sorts of species from one side of the … Read more
We were fortunate not to have snow and wind today but man was it a cold one. Scott Robertson, Paul Snowbeck and I headed for Lake Billy Chinook around 8 AM. We took the drive slow because Scott’s truck thermometer wouldn’t budge from the 28° mark. Despite the slow drive, eventually we arrived and launched … Read more
While I expected to post a few more fishing days by now, the weather has been no less than horrendous here in Central Oregon. In order to fish Lake Billy Chinook, Scott Robertson and I need his boat. But snowy icy roads prohibited us from taking the 75 mile each way trips. Instead, we lounged … Read more
Bend, Oregon buddy Scott Robertson and I go back a long way. In recent years we’ve fished together for the USA Master Fly Fishing Team. We had the fun of being on winning teams taking home the Bronze Medals in Portugal in 2017 and the Silver Medals in South Africa in 2019. The last few … Read more
The pain in my left (stripping) shoulder has eased some since the start of 2023, but it’s still there. In February I managed to see an Orthopedic Dr. I got an X-Ray that showed no damage. I also got some PT exercises to try and scheduled an MRI for April 13. Today, I put my … Read more
High wind was in the forecast for today and we believed it. The wind was howling at the Robertson’s house as we drank coffee here in Bend, OR. Windy enough that Sarah and Granny both opted to skip out on fishing with Scott and I on Lake Billy Chinook for bull trout. I really … Read more