Granny bought some cod the other day and it was exceptionally delicious. At first when she told me she spent money on cod, I was aggravated. After all, here we are in Hayward, Wisconsin surrounded by lakes teaming with delicious walleye, northern pike, perch and a few others. But the truth is, unless you get … Read more
I won’t elaborate at this point, but Granny and I made an offer on a house here in Wisconsin. It’s not the town we planned on and it’s by no means a dream house, but it’s a quiet neighborhood, we have friends in the area and there’s plenty of job options for Granny within walking … Read more
By the time I got home to very snowy Victor, Idaho from Florida Monday afternoon I was a sick puppy. No doubt my body was tangling with the flu. I had a sore throat, achy body, tight congested lungs and I could hardly stay awake. Somehow I had to kick it though because this week … Read more
For years I’ve been the only one to get up and ice fish on Sunday on this annual Wisconsin ice fishing trip. I get out with the guides till around noon then we meet the others at the Pea Patch Bar for burgers and hours of pool shooting followed by dice games at Little Bohemia. … Read more
Our annual ice fishing trip to the Great Northwood’s of Wisconsin has two other purposes beyond the fishing. Have a good time and eat well. Our incredible host George Hillenbrand treats us to the best of the best when it comes to food. Regardless of the feast last night, before heading to the freezing cold … Read more
Friends and I woke up to the Great Northwoods of Wisconsin this morning to begin our annual three days of ice fishing. The thermometer read an invigorating -17 below zero. Back in my college days up in Ashland, Wisconsin, -30 hardly made me flinch. These days I’m smarter. After we read the temps we lollygagged … Read more
Several friends laugh at me for going to Wisconsin every February for a few days of ice fishing, but honestly, this is one of my favorite trips of the year. I’m certain there’s a few of you readers scratching your head as well thinking, “This guy fly fishes all over the world. How can ice … Read more
I’m on the way home from our annual Chippewa Retreat Ice Fishing Invitational held in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Technically a tournament, this is really a fun fishing trip with a little friendly competition amongst friends. The get-together is hosted by George Hillenbrand and based out of John McGraw’s resort, Chippewa Retreat. Well known Wisconsin fishing … Read more
Entries have been far and few between this winter. It seems 2010 has been no fishing and all work. It’s been show after show and in between them, art projects and updating of PowerPoint demonstrations for the next weekend of presenting. But this last weekend, a trip to Texas to give a two day seminar … Read more