Marmoratus on the Dry Fly in Slovenia

June 5, 2013   I thought Vladi was tossing and turning at 4 AM this morning because of the cuckoo bird we have outside our room.  But it wasn’t the crazy bird, it was Vladi’s foot.  Apparently he likes fishing like most of us and ignored his pain yesterday only to burst his blister and … Read more

The Sava River of Slovenia

June 4, 2013   An unusual start to a day, at 7 AM sharp we drove Vladi’s car ON to a train at the Slovenian train station of Most Na Soči.  Yes, I, Vladi (his foot feels much better) and his car drove up a platform and on a flatbed train car and at 7:30 … Read more

Fly Fishing the Reka Bacu of Slovenia

June 3, 2013 Vladi woke up to a terrible blister on his foot from his wading shoes.  We definitely walked our butts off yesterday on the Kupa River in Croatia.  Unfortunately the blister was so bad he could hardly walk and putting his wading shoe on was impossible.  Vladi gathered some special leaves from the … Read more

No Rain & a Fine Day on the Idrijca River in Slovenia

This morning wasn’t sunny, it wasn’t warm, but it wasn’t raining.  It was hard to tell because the trees, houses, electric poles and etc were dripping so much, but finally it’s not raining.  The unexpected mountain view from the Pri Jazbecu is incredible.   The break in rain instigated an early start for Vladi and … Read more

Mission Accomplished!

I could very possibly outdo myself in the “Monsoon Currier” department this week.  It bloody rained hard all yesterday.  And at dark when I was working that big hybrid the rain got heavier.  Then during the night it rained even harder.  This morning it’s raining like it does in the Amazon!  But this is Europe! … Read more

A Day to Remember in Former Yugoslavia

Vladi and I must have been more tired than we thought.  We didn’t move unit 8 AM.  Sure, my body hasn’t adjusted to the 8 hour time change, but Vladi, he’s normally an early riser.  Once up the folks that own this B & B, Pri Jezbecu, made us a delicious breakfast then I went … Read more

Welcome to My New Website and Blog!

Please take some time to poke around.  Let me know what you like and what you don’t.  Your advice and input is extremely valuable to me and my webmaster Mark Kuhn (Milkfish) – ESPECIALY what you DON’T LIKE! Email me at my new email address – jeffcurrier65@gmail.com This new site allows me to add many … Read more

Fly Fishing for Tigerfish

I’ll be hosting two trips to Africa this fall to fly fish for tigerfish.  The dates are November 2-9 (FULL) & 9-16 (Five spots left).  This trip will be with my good friends in Tanzania of Tourette – Fight it in Africa. Your booking will be arranged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and you can … Read more

Blackfoot Carp Tournament 2013

May 15- 19, 2013   One of my favorite events of the year took place Friday and Saturday, the 2013 Blackfoot Reservoir Fin Chasers Carp Classic.  (See 2010, 2011, &  2012)  This was the 9th annual fly fishing for carp tournament.  The event is always a fundraiser.  Usually the funds go to a fishing guide in … Read more

Email Catastrophe!

Hey Everyone, I’m trying to pack for India and tie up all loose ends before departure.   Unfortunately I live and die by email and this morning my hotmail is shut down.  Its hell and after trying everything including hours on the phone – it may be gone for good.  Please Contact Me at my … Read more

The South Fork at 10 Degrees

California friends Ben Byng and Steve Potter stopped by in route to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo that takes place tomorrow and Saturday.  Both Ben and Steve are unbelievable fly tiers and will be giving demonstrations both days.  If you’re able to make this show you will not be disappointed. Despite the fact that … Read more

Home of the World Record Smallmouth

Dale Hollow Reservoirstraddles the line between Kentucky and Tennessee.  It’s a huge reservoir and famous for its fishing, particularly its smallmouth bass fishing.  On a slow fishing day in 1955 this old artificial lake produced the world record smallmouth bass of 11pound, 15 ounce.  Smallmouth is one of my favorite fish and I’ve been aware of … Read more