February 6-7, 2015 – Day 1 The weather was balmy up in Northern Wisconsin in comparison to other years (2010 and 2014) for our annual ice fishing trip out of Chippewa Retreat Resort in Manitowish Waters. Day 1 offered little wind; overcast skies and temps steady around 16°. Our party, hosted by friend George Hillenbrand … Read more
Only those who don’t understand roll their eyes and shiver when I gleam about my annual ice fishing adventure to Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Ice fishing in the Great North Woods of WI is one of the most beautiful events of the year. Not only is the fishing generally excellent but it’s in a fascinating setting … Read more
I’m not a big winter guy so it’s a delight to look at the calendar and see January almost gone. When I get home this week I’ll actually notice it getting lighter earlier in the mornings. I just hope it doesn’t give me spring fever because its way too early. In addition to January … Read more
It was and enjoyable week up in New Hampshire with family the last three days. But today it’s back to work starting with a long drive down to the Somerset, New Jersey Fly Fishing Show. Somerset is the largest of all the Fly Fishing Shows and I’ll be there showing off the art and entertaining … Read more
For the first time in years we had near perfect weather for the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show. Indeed it was cold but no snow and therefore no reason for New England fly fishers to stay off the roads. And yes, the show was excellent. I had a blast catching up with old friends. Many … Read more
Here we go again. It’s the heat of the show season and I’m about to drive south for the Marlborough, MA Fly Fishing Show. Despite being a smaller less busy show than the rest of the Fly Fishing Shows, Marlborough is my favorite. New England is where I was born and I learned to fly … Read more
In a blink of an eye the Denver Fly Fishing Show is in the rearview mirror. And what a show it was. At a quick glance the show looked about the same as last year. But as you meandered in deep you noticed major expansion. This year there were numerous more exhibitors. There were … Read more
2014 will go down as my fishiest ever but my constant traveling forced many art, writing and other projects to the back burner. Since I returned from the Seychelles on December 11th it’s been hours upon hours of painting, writing and updating seminars for the 2015 Show season. I have no complaints. Being home has … Read more
In March my friend Jed Mixter of Jackson, WY caught a 68” arapaima in Guyana and commissioned me for a life size painting. I work in watercolor and I couldn’t find quality paper in this size to suit my style. I spent hours on the internet looking for answers. A few years ago I had … Read more
Arrival to Farquhar Atoll in the Seychelles Fishing with FlyCastaway and Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures First day and first giant trevally Rich starts off fast with a GT Fly fishing the coral heads for all kinds of cool fish! Monster bump head parrot fish posing with his catch of Tom and Wesley Fly fishing … Read more
The colossal fish that destroyed me two days ago haunts me more than you can believe. Of all the fish I’ve caught in my life, even the ones I’ve lost, NONE manhandled me like that. We’re guessing dogtooth tuna but it maddens me that I’ll never know. Today was our last day fishing here … Read more
Today was back with FlyCastaway guide Matthieu Cosson. Along with us another of my guests this week here on Farquhar, Terry Graham from Australia. Terry is a hardcore flats angler that like me, likes to walk, explore and for the most part, not be guided. That being said, when we left this morning high … Read more