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Monster Labrador Brook Trout at McKenzie

The rain came down hard during the wee hours this morning here in the boonies of Labrador at McKenzie River Lodge.  And it didn’t let up for fishing.  Norm and I wore our rain jackets to get from our cabin to the kitchen for breakfast and we wadered up in our room.  Complete with boots … Read more

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The Quartzite River at McKenzie River Lodge

Nothing like the first day of a trip at an epic fishing destination.  McKenzie River Lodge here in Labrador more than qualifies.  I rigged my Winston 5-weight for dries and a 6-weight for streamers last night.  Our guides for the week also tweaked our wading shoes by adding studs to them.  The river rocks here … Read more

2015 Fishing Year in Review

I’m not sure every year keeps getting better, but for certain 2015 ranks up there as one of my best since I quit working the fly shop.  I continue to get busier with my business and I fish and travel more than ever imagined.     My year started with three months of speaking engagements … Read more

The Terminator – A Giant Brook Trout from Labrador

It started out cold and drizzly for our twenty minute boat ride half way up Andre Lake this morning to where we anchored our canoe at the mouth of the Quartzite River.  The ride speaks of how deep in the wilderness in Northern Labrador we are.  There are no houses or any signs of man … Read more