Sometimes you simply can’t divulge much. Or don’t want to because you found something really special. While we didn’t catch much, only two tiny smallies to be exact, Granny and I had a wonderful adventure in the drift boat the included a lake, a river, another lake then further up the river. It was fun … Read more
I’m getting my moneys worth this summer. It seems like it should be early September I’ve gotten out so much. But heck, its only mid-July. There are a ton more hot days and bass to catch. But today, despite a nice early start on a nearby lake, Granny and I could hardly buy a fish. … Read more
There was a drastic change in the weather the last 24 hours. At sunrise yesterday it was sunny and humid and about 85°. Midday the rain started and by evening the temperature dropped to the 60°s. This morning the blue sky and sun was back but it was a mere 57°. Let’s just say, Dan, … Read more
Not long ago if I woke up on the shores of a gorgeous lake I’d grab my rod and go. But things change as you get older. These days my approach to everything is slower and more thoughtful. One of my favorite things now is an early morning cup of coffee with Granny sitting outside … Read more
Nearly a month of warmwater fly fishing that started with the Johnny Boyd Carp Classic on Blackfoot Reservoir June 1-3 followed by the Georgia Speaking Tour through mid-June to the last ten days here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire ended today. It was a fantastic run. I can never get enough of the … Read more
Speaking to the fly fishers in Boise, Idaho is always a blast. I was there since Friday night as part of weekend fly fishing seminar with friends Phil Rowley and Pete Erickson. We started out Friday night with a visit to the Boise Cabelas store where I painted up a cutthroat while folks watched. Then … Read more
Yes, that’s my old car almost completely buried in snow in mid March. There’s some absolute garbage falling from the sky today here in Victor, Idaho. It’s been warm so the snow is soggy. It rained all night. Then it turned to sleet this morning and now it’s dumping snow. It’s just lovely! But, it’s … Read more
It’s been an unbelievably great season of trout fishing in our area. In fact it’s been so good that if you’re not careful you can start to expect it and perhaps even take it for granted. That’s why this week Granny and I rested the trout gear and went fly fishing for carp. While many … Read more
Two weeks on the East Coast have come to an end today as my wife Granny and I head back for Idaho. We have been back east combining work with pleasure. I was hired by the Fly Fishing Show as a guest speaker for both the Marlboro, MA show and the Somerset, NJ show. Both … Read more
My first show of the 2010 season is under the belt. This was the three day Fly Fishing Show held in Marlboro, Massachusetts. My purpose of being there was to present my PowerPoint’s “Warmwater Fly Fishing” and “Trout Bumming the World” as well as meet many of the folks attending and promote my books, art … Read more