I’ve cycled through fishing friends and today I was back with Scott. This means at the end of today the trip is more than half over. Damn these journeys go fast. You wait and wait and wait and count the days till the trip for months then bang – the adventure is gone! At … Read more
After my 5:30 coffee with Ben and Scott I wandered around the island hoping to find a Picasso triggerfish or perhaps get a cast to Indo permit to but no such luck. It was a beautiful morning however. A great day to catch a sunrise. Today I matched up with Ben and we fished … Read more
Sorry if you expected a blog for St Brandon’s today but that’s not possible. Instead I organized this post a few weeks back and wanted it to sit while I was gone. I am looking for two more anglers to join me for a Yellow Dog Hosted Trip to Farquhar Atoll in the Seychelles November … Read more
It was all smooth sailing from Victor, Idaho to Port Louis, Mauritius. Our last flight was Paris to Port Louis and took 11 hours 40 minutes. The journey from my door to door took 39 hours. We arrived at the Address Boutique Hotel in Port Chambly at around 1 PM. It’s a beautiful … Read more
I may not have fished the last ten days since the Wisconsin Driftless but I was home, happy and packing for what should be a top adventure. Tomorrow I’ll be headed to St Brandon’s Atoll which belongs to the country of Mauritius. I’ll be fishing with a few buddies from the states, Scott Smith and … Read more
We took it a heck of a lot easier last night here in the Wisconsin Driftless Area. I recon we were all asleep at 11 PM. Sunday night took its toll on this group of 50+ dudes. After yet another giganticus meal of a breakfast we all drove an hour to new waters. The main … Read more
Morning came early today in the Wisconsin Driftless Area with my college friends. Most of us haven’t seen each other since my 50th on the Henry’s Fork back in 2015 so we got a little excited last night. So excited we stayed up until 4 AM playing cards and catching up. It was a heck … Read more
Yesterday the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in St Paul, Minnesota wrapped up the winter show season for me. 2017 will go down as one of the busiest. I had a terrific time entertaining and visiting with the folks that come to the shows to learn but also all the amazing fellow speakers I had … Read more
When I go quiet I’m either on a foreign country expedition or focused on a writing or art project while home for the first time in a while. Well, this time it’s the latter which meant a pleasurable week at home with the Sharpies and pastels and some amusing pet deer! I drew on … Read more
I’m deep into the California speaking tour. I spoke to Tracy Fly Fishers last week then at the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show over the weekend. Both were excellent with high attendance for the show and all my presentations. Here’s a shot of me teaching the Double Haul on the outside casting pond. On top … Read more
No rest for the wicked. I barely get in the door at home on Mondays before leaving again on Wednesdays. I like it though because I love my job. While tomorrow night some of my California friends will catch my “Warmwater Fly Fishing” presentation at Tracy Fly Fishers here in California, those who don’t can … Read more
Exhausted would be an understatement as I make my way home from Indianapolis this morning. But you know I love it. I just got done speaking and sketching on fly boxes for three days at the Indianapolis Boat, Travel and Sport Show. The show was fantastic and I had a great time teaching and entertaining, … Read more