Chances at Bones, Perms and Bulls

I cherish early mornings when in the tropics.  Down here at Grand Slam Lodge in Punta Allen its about 75° when you wake up.  I always get up and do a bit of writing for my blog and etc. all while listening to the birds sing with the ocean breaking in the background.   We … Read more

When Travel Goes Wrong

Yesterday was a travel day to forget.  I was headed for Ascension Bay in Mexico to host a group of Fly Fishers International guests for Yellow Dog.  With my intense work schedule in the rearview along with a harsh winter, I’ve been looking forward to high heat and fishing the flats.  But my travel didn’t … Read more

Yellowtail Get Smart Fast

Our accommodation here in the boonies of Baja is simple.  Our rooms are basically a kid’s fort made of plywood.  We have comfortable beds but only one light blanket.  Evenings have been cool in the 50°s so we’ve been sleeping in our fleeces.  Last night dipped into the high 40°s and I was so cold … Read more

Last Day of a Challenging Week of Weather

The insane wind was still howling when I got up for coffee at 5 AM.  But I saw stars for the first time since Sunday.  There were clouds too but no doubt we’d have some sunshine to help us spot fish on our last day here at Casa Blanca Fishing Lodge in Mexico.   Because … Read more

Another Saltwater Trip Threatened by Weather

Things were a little spicy this morning here in Mexico and I don’t mean my huevo rancheros for breakfast.  At about 3 AM the wind began to roar.  So much so that it woke me up and I couldn’t get back to sleep.  Not only was my deep sleep time disrupted but the wind also … Read more

Arrival at Casa Blanca Fishing Lodge in Mexico

It was a good move leaving Idaho a day early for this trip to Casa Blanca Lodge in Mexico with friend Jerry Arnold.  It turns out Idaho got crushed with snow last night right through midday today along with 45 MPH winds.  Instead of dealing with a cancelled flight out of Idaho Falls I awoke … Read more

Off to Mexico

I was scheduled to fly to Mexico tomorrow but serious snow caused me some panic and after a chat with Delta, I left today.  I’ve made it as far as Salt Lake City where instead of snow its big rain and I should be able to get out.   I’m headed back to Casa Blanca … Read more

Suddenly off to Mexico!

Three weeks ago I was waiting for Granny to finish physical therapy for her shoulder when I got a text from Team USA Fly Fishing manager and sponsor, Jerry Arnold.  Jerry was checking up on Granny, but Jerry also threw in, “If she’s doing well you should consider joining me in Mexico first week of … Read more

Man-O-War Put Daggers in the Days Fishing

It was another beautiful morning in Baja.  Granny and I packed it up and left Baja Joes and Gary Bulla for fishing around 8 AM.  We dragged our Yeti’s filled with coffee and finished them on the beach.  The sun was too low to spot roosterfish so we relaxed and took in the amazing desert … Read more