How to Land the Little Ones

My Yellow Dog Flyfishing One Fly Teammates, Josh Mills, Bryan Gregson, Tom Bie and I practiced today.  We were casual about it.  Instead of rushing out, the day began with a big breakfast cooked up by Josh.  It was a fantastic way to start.   Our time was limited because tonight the One Fly had … Read more

Weeding through the Grass Leads to Big Common Carp

Yesterday, Boots Allen, Tom Bie and I were worn out from the demands of summer and we took our fishing easy.  Because of our lackluster approach, we only caught one fish.  There would be no dillydallying today.   While the guys each slept in their trucks last night, I found a comfy spot on the … Read more

Time to Slow it Down and Fish

Boots Allen picked me up at my house at 9:15 AM.  We loaded three days worth of gear and drove to Swan Valley where we met another friend Tom Bie.  Boots has been on the blog many times.  He’s a 3rd generation fishing guide here in the Tetons.  This is a first time on the … Read more

Down Low on the Snake with the Bruun’s

You might remember when I visited my Jackson Hole friends Paul and Jean Bruun in Florida back in February at their winter fishing grounds.  Just to refresh your memory, Paul is on of the first guys I met when I arrived in Jackson Hole back in 1987.  I’ve learned a ton from Paul during many … Read more

Bass and Carp on the Famous Snake River

Its hard to put together a three of four day fishing trip with my friends in the middle of summer.  Most of them guide or do some sort of job in the fly fishing industry.  Taking such time off isn’t possible.  That is, unless you plan the time months ahead.  That’s exactly what me and … Read more