When you can hardly handle the cold in your own house, that’s usually a good indication it’s too damn chilly to go fishing. You should just quit being cheap, put the heat on and stay home. But my friends Rob Parkins, Weldon Jones and Neil Chamberlin and I are idiots. We went anyhow. Why? Why … Read more
November 3, 2011 Yellowstone National Park officially closes its gates the first Sunday in November. Some years the first snow causes this closure to occur earlier but this year we’ve been lucky. Today Weldon Jones (my Bass on the Fly partner) and I headed up to Lewis Lake to say goodbye to another great year … Read more
Tune in tonight November 2, 2011 at 7 PM (MT) to Ask About Fly Fishing Internet Radio. I will be doing a live interview about fly fishing for Peacock Bass and other Brazilian Treasures. I’ll be talking specifically about the four different peacock bass species. The largest (Cichla temensis) better known as tunacaré, pavon, azul, … Read more
Tune in Wednesday night November 2, 2011 at 7 PM (MT) to Ask About Fly Fishing Internet Radio. I will be doing a live interview about fly fishing for Peacock Bass and other Brazilian Treasures. Jeff Currier Global Fly Fishing
October 26 & 27 There’s nothing like fall fishing. However, I’m not much for winter and at first I get bummed about the onset of fall. Winter is just too close. But the truth is, like most sportsmen, the fall is the best and by October 1st I completely forget what follows. I love the … Read more
Don’t miss “Connect” at the National Wildlife Museum of Art Friday Night October 28, 2011 7:30 PM This is a benefit for the Snake River Fund! Tickets available at HCF & JD or online You may remember exactly a year ago I left for Africa to fish for tigerfish for a segment of Confluence Films latest … Read more
On our past ice fishing adventures to Wisconsin the last day usually involves a few hours of fishing then an afternoon pub crawl throughout the Manitowish chain. We play pool, watch sports and just have an incredibly fun time at good old Wisconsin bars. But this years last day was different. Instead of a pub … Read more
The morning came quick again today. Last night we indulged at the Blue Bayou restaurant. Once again George looked after us like I can’t explain. The food and was incredible and we had lots of fun. On a normal day getting up would have been slow but instead I bounced from bed an hour earlier … Read more
My friend Rick Schreiber and I arrived in Wisconsin yesterday to begin our annual fishing trip hosted by our excellent friend George Hillenbrand. George was once a good customer of both Ricks and I when we worked at the fly shop. Rick guided him on the river and I took care of his tackle needs. … Read more
It’s cold as heck. It was raining and the wind was blowing 30. Needless to say we did not fish for the one hour of daylight we had upon arrival. However the catching up with old friends, food and drink was incredible!Muskie fishing should be good to go in the morning. Jeff Currier Global Fly … Read more
Heading to my old stomping grounds of Northern Wisconsin first thing tomorrow. I should at least land a nice pike before sunset! This is a short trip but will give me three full days of fly fishing for muskellunge. I’m crossing my fingers! Jeff Currier Global Fly Fishing Website
Everyone has some sort of ritual for their birthday. For me it’s required that I go stick at least one fish and today was no exception. Just three miles from the house there’s a small body of water that’s loaded with brookies. For me this one fish doesn’t have to be big, just pretty. Brook … Read more