The old red Explorer was limping badly when we started this West Coast speaking tour (Victor – Seattle – Portland – Tracy, CA – Pleasanton, CA – Fresno, CA – Victor). Every mile we put behind us is a relief. It’s the transmission that’s going. On the highway the engine screams at 4000 RPM’s and … Read more
A fun filled weekend at the Lynnwood, Washington Fly Fishing Show. Not only was it a great show but I did my sharpie art on a new canvas – Dave Blackburn’s banjo! I’m headed south today with my struggling Explorer. I’ll visit my partner for Sudan in Portland tonight then off to California for a … Read more
I’m back on the road again. This time I’m driving because its twelve days of West Coast talks. I’ll start this weekend with the Fly Fishing Show in Lynnwood, Washington and head south from there to California. I have a couple one night gigs including Tracy Fly Fishers and Fresno Fly Fishers and three days … Read more
This is a short and sweet trip and on Sunday morning everyone is free to do as they like. Do as you like but you must make it back to meet at the Pea Patch for some pool games and lunch followed by the cigar room at Little Bohemia for a few hours of dice. … Read more
February 6-7, 2015 – Day 1 The weather was balmy up in Northern Wisconsin in comparison to other years (2010 and 2014) for our annual ice fishing trip out of Chippewa Retreat Resort in Manitowish Waters. Day 1 offered little wind; overcast skies and temps steady around 16°. Our party, hosted by friend George Hillenbrand … Read more
Only those who don’t understand roll their eyes and shiver when I gleam about my annual ice fishing adventure to Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Ice fishing in the Great North Woods of WI is one of the most beautiful events of the year. Not only is the fishing generally excellent but it’s in a fascinating setting … Read more
I’m not a big winter guy so it’s a delight to look at the calendar and see January almost gone. When I get home this week I’ll actually notice it getting lighter earlier in the mornings. I just hope it doesn’t give me spring fever because its way too early. In addition to January … Read more
It was and enjoyable week up in New Hampshire with family the last three days. But today it’s back to work starting with a long drive down to the Somerset, New Jersey Fly Fishing Show. Somerset is the largest of all the Fly Fishing Shows and I’ll be there showing off the art and entertaining … Read more
For the first time in years we had near perfect weather for the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show. Indeed it was cold but no snow and therefore no reason for New England fly fishers to stay off the roads. And yes, the show was excellent. I had a blast catching up with old friends. Many … Read more
Here we go again. It’s the heat of the show season and I’m about to drive south for the Marlborough, MA Fly Fishing Show. Despite being a smaller less busy show than the rest of the Fly Fishing Shows, Marlborough is my favorite. New England is where I was born and I learned to fly … Read more
In a blink of an eye the Denver Fly Fishing Show is in the rearview mirror. And what a show it was. At a quick glance the show looked about the same as last year. But as you meandered in deep you noticed major expansion. This year there were numerous more exhibitors. There were … Read more
2014 will go down as my fishiest ever but my constant traveling forced many art, writing and other projects to the back burner. Since I returned from the Seychelles on December 11th it’s been hours upon hours of painting, writing and updating seminars for the 2015 Show season. I have no complaints. Being home has … Read more