It’s been a whirlwind since getting off the boat in Baja Friday. Saturday we drove seven hours south to Cerritos. Sunday I flew north up the Baja coast with a perfect view all the way to Los Angles. At 11:59 pm I boarded a redeye from LA to Minneapolis and arrived at 5:30 am Monday. … Read more
There’s been a lot of action since last weeks report. First and most important, Granny and I finally made it to The Pleasanton, CA Fly Fishing Show after the hectic drive. It’s always nice to be in California in February – a lot of that is because of the nice weather – but the wind, … Read more
It was a long but fun day yesterday. It began leaving Hayward at 4 AM for the Duluth Airport. It was my first business trip since moving into our new home in Wisconsin. I wasn’t sure how long it would take to get to the Duluth Airport nor what the parking scene would be. I’m … Read more
No fishing today but I got to talk it. Today I delivered a full day of entertainment and teaching at the Fin and Fire Fly Shop in Redmond, Oregon. Fin and Fire is one of the premier fly shops of not only Oregon, but I’ve heard about this fly shop from folks throughout my travels … Read more
Granny and I are in Pleasanton, CA for the Fly Fishing Show. Its good to be back. We’ve been in CA since Tuesday. We parked the van near Bakersfield that night and Wednesday night I spoke to Fresno Flyfishers. I can’t explain how good it feels to be speaking before live audiences again! If … Read more
Before the pandemic my schedule was a wild one. In 2019 I fished in twelve countries. More impressive and undoubtedly economically better, I also gave 47 presentations around the US and Canada over the course of the year. It was a productive 365 days, but honestly, hopefully I never travel that much in a year … Read more
If you’re a regular blog follower and wondering why the lack of posts, it’s plain and simple, I’m not fishing now. I was supposed to be in Baja but we had to do some last minute rescheduling. Instead, it’s my usual life at home. I’m working on a large size “Flats Grand Slam” painting which … Read more
The blog has been quiet since I returned from Mexico way back just before Thanksgiving. But that was the plan. It was time to buckle down and promote my webstore for Christmas and prepare and deliver a bunch of Online Zoom PowerPoint Presentations. While most of these talks are for private clubs (last night for … Read more
I’m back at it tonight at 8 EST doing a FREE Online Zoom Presentation for Fly Fishers International. Click here five minutes before so you don’t miss it! Tonight’s presentation, “Slovenia – Search for the Marble Trout” And Don’t forget to shop for Christmas from my Online Store. Also check out my decals from Pescador … Read more
I’m bringing all my tricks to The Edison NJ Fly Fishing Show this week January 24-26th. As always I’ll be demonstrating on the casting ponds and in the presentation rooms. And I’ll be busting out the artwork on fly boxes, backpacks and more between gigs. Be sure to swing by the booth and say hi! … Read more
And the tour rolls on with my presentation, “Trout Bumming the World” tonight in Hartford, CT for the East Haddam Fish & Game Club. Then tomorrow starts the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show. I hope to catch up with all my New England friends at the show. I’ll have my famous coffee mugs, steins, sun shirts … Read more
While Granny continues to improve from her shoulder surgery I find myself scurrying to get things done before my fall travels begin. I head for Mexico next weekend. I have a speaking gig in Missoula immediately upon return. Then after Thanksgiving I head for the Seychelles to host a Yellow Dog trip. I for dang … Read more