I’m alive. Since I started the blog in October of 2009 I have never gone so far behind in my daily fishing stories. And even so, my routine is to pick up right where I left off once there’s time, which in this case would be an entry for July 12. And it will come. … Read more
Team USA Masters Flyfishing woke up in first place today after two sessions. But we had two more sessions to go. If we could perform well like on Day 1 then we’d likely take home the Gold for the first time in USA fly fishing history. I’m not sure why, but I wasn’t feeling … Read more
Could have slept in till about 7 today but it was so nice I was up at 6. Its summer time in South Africa. After coffee we dressed up and loaded for the bus ride to downtown Dullstroom to walk in the parade for the kickoff of the World Masters Fly Fishing Championships. These … Read more
It was a magnificent day in Covilha, Portugal. Team USA Masters Fly Fishing Team takes home the bronze medal. We’ll be flying all the way home tomorrow with the medals proudly around our necks. Raising the flag with the National Anthem playing for us – unreal feeling. My highlight was to win a World Championship … Read more
Today was the first day of the World Masters Fly Fishing Championships here in Covilha, Portugal. This is a weeklong event so the break down is like this: today opening ceremonies – tomorrow official practice – Wednesday official competition Day 1 – Thursday relaxation day – Friday official competition Day 2 and Saturday the award … Read more
I arrived at the Luna Hotel here in Covilha, Portugal late last night. I’m here to fish for Team USA in the World Masters Fly Fishing Championships. The event starts tomorrow so I probably should have arranged to arrive here a few days sooner to practice but as you know I was enjoying New Hampshire … Read more