Despite being 4 below zero and windy this morning my brother in law Don and I couldn’t stomach to sit indoors. Instead we went for a hike. Not only did we bundle up to head for a hike, but Don suggested we summit Mt. Roberts near the famous Castle in the Clouds. In less than … Read more
Great weather leads to great attendance and the Marlborough, MA Fly Fishing Show was fantastic. Thanks to every one that came by to visit and making my presentations! Granny and I are staying in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire this week because next weekend we have the Somerset, New Jersey Fly Fishing Show. Today I spent the day … Read more
After a very unpleasant flight across country yesterday with missed connections and lost luggage, I find myself at a familiar spot, my parent’s house in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Familiar in that I spent much of last summer here. First by surprising my Mom for her 70th birthday when the smallmouth bass fishing was outstanding and then … Read more
Can you say horrible drive? Man, my drive to Boise, Idaho for the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo was hell. A high wind snowstorm ripped across Idaho and added three hours to my normally six hour drive Thursday. I could hardly see for hours. The roads were treacherous. I saw some hellacious accidents. It was rough. … Read more
I’m right back at it this weekend. This time working in my home state of Idaho (although a six hour drive away!). I’ll be at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo in Boise. Last year this was a phenomenal show and I expect the same this year. If you’re coming feel free to bring your Cliff … Read more
A successful Denver Fly Fishing Show 2013 has come and gone. I pulled in my driveway here in Victor, Idaho wearily at 2:30 this morning. The last four hours of the 9 hour drive was a creeper due to wildlife on the roads. My headlights lit up a number of pronghorn antelope, mule deer and … Read more
I’m out the door in about five minutes to begin a nearly three month run of shows. Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can find me at the Denver Fly Fishing Show. For those in range I highly recommend dedicating at least a day here to catch up on new devices, some great presentations and seminars. … Read more
2012 was action filled with 113 days fishing. 61 were on the home waters of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. 26 were scattered around the US and 26 took place in foreign lands. 57 were trout days, 29 were enjoying warmwater species and 27 took place in the salt. These outings led to over 50 species caught … Read more
Granny and I quit exchanging gifts for each other years ago. That’s because if we can afford something we want – we buy it. Why wait till December 25th? This practice certainly eliminates accumulation of unnecessary and unwanted stuff. When I saw a present under our fake tree with my name on it I was … Read more
Sorry for the lack of blogging. You’ve not missed any fishing adventures. When you’re an artist, Christmas is the busiest time of the year and I’ve been grinding away. Twice I nearly snuck to the water but last minute commission orders continue to come in. Check out my first ever painting of a Westslope Cutthroat. … Read more
We don’t get a lot of rain in Eastern Idaho. Summers are dry and during spring when we get most our precipitation it often comes in the form of sloppy snow. So as funny as it sounds, when I get the opportunity to fish in the rain I take it. Today Tom Montgomery, Paul Bruun and … Read more
Granny and I are home and believe it or not, I could mow my lawn today. Seriously, this is Idaho, we should have at least a foot of snow on the ground and there’s none! As you know by now our Belize trip was a great success. I encourage anyone to go to Belize, and … Read more