A lot has happened since I blogged about all the artwork I was doing and how Granny and I were preparing for our May 15 yard sale. Two days ago Granny and I hopped in the 91 Explorer and drove for Wisconsin. We talked about doing another road trip for the last month and a … Read more
It’s hard to believe its January 10th already and I’ve not loaded a single blog, my Instagram or Facebook post yet this year. It’s also hard to accept that I’m not running all over the country doing shows and giving presentations. But starting off the New Year in low stress fashion for the first time … Read more
Each December I kick back and review my year. 2020 was a year that roared out of the gates with heaps of speaking engagements, travel plans and hope before hitting rock bottom with the passing of dad, Covid and lockdowns. But resilience is key. Creativity is a must. All in all, 2020 is worth looking … Read more
July 21 & 22, 2020 Summer has a tendency to speed up after the 4th of July and no doubt this one is flying now. We had Steve and Lisa from AZ visit early in July, then Jesse Belcher, and now my brother and his family. They drove across country over the weekend and … Read more
I haven’t fished on the 4th of July in at least 25 years. I always worked the 4th when I was in the fly shop. But even since then, it’s been a day spent in Victor, Idaho with the morning parade, bands at the Knotty Pine and the rest of the time with friends playing … Read more
Lots of things change over time and when a favorite fishing spot loses its charm it can be heartbreaking. Back Bay behind Wolfeboro, NH on Lake Winnipesaukee is one of those places for me. I grew up fishing this cool little backwater-confluence of the Smith River to Lake Winnipesaukee. During my childhood it was some … Read more
Thanks everyone for the nice notes, comments and calls of condolences for my dad. Its been a tough ten days since dad died. We celebrated his life last week in NH and said good bye. As hard as it was, I got to spend some great time with family and old friends that I haven’t … Read more
Granny continues to recover nicely from her shoulder surgery. Today is exactly 3 weeks since she got cut. This is an operation we feared because of the pain and difficult physical therapy that comes with. And it’s the first 3 weeks that’s worst. But we are through this trying part and neither of us can … Read more
It’s been a really fun time fishing with my friend Garth Wellman of South Africa. My venues have worked out. Garth has seen a lot of country. And the fishing has been superb. To top off his four days we ended with a float down the Rizzo to meet some of the most challenging dry … Read more
After 40 hours of flight travel that ended Friday afternoon, I still wasn’t at St Brandon’s Atoll. Port Louis, Mauritius was simply a stopover before a 26-hour boat ride to the Atoll. It’s a dreaded boat ride for those who get seasick. It’s frightening for those who aren’t sure if they get sick. And thank … Read more
April 8, 2011 Fly Fishing in Madagascar – Day 9 We have not stayed still for more than a short nights sleep since we got off the plane here in Madagascar. We have fished every day. But yesterday was our last guided day with George so today we slept in to a whopping 6 AM … Read more
April 7, 2011 Madagascar – Day 8 I literally lit up my computer here to type away at today’s blog and an obnoxious cockroach that was obviously attracted to the light blocked out the screen! Yikes! It would have been worth it if only he hissed as I swatted him away. Shucks! Anyway, there’s not … Read more