What a fun weekend in the two Kansas Cities conducting a full day fly fishing seminar for the folks from Heart of America Fly Fishers. We covered all from my favorite PowerPoint Shows ranging from Yellowstone to Warmwater Fishing and then fly casting and a knot class. Things went well. I must add that the hospitality given by … Read more
January 2013 will go down as my busiest ever with 17 talks starting in Denver and ending last night on my home turf right here in Teton Valley for Teton Valley Trout Unlimited. We had a great night and I thanks all that attended. Tomorrow I head for Kansas City, Missouri to do a full day … Read more
If you’ve never visited one of the famous Fly Fishing Shows you’re missing out. These great events take place during January and February at various locations throughout the US. This past weekend was the biggest of all in Somerset, New Jersey. I believe more than 10,000 fly fishers passed through the doors over three days. … Read more
The busy winter continues. Today it’s off to the Somerset, NJ Fly Fishing Show. Somerset is the biggest of all Fly Fishing Shows and I expect to be insanely busy. I’ll be doing plenty of art while folks visit and giving two PowerPoint Presentations throughout the weekend. Friday 2:45 – Release Room – “Fly Fishing Saltwater … Read more
Despite being 4 below zero and windy this morning my brother in law Don and I couldn’t stomach to sit indoors. Instead we went for a hike. Not only did we bundle up to head for a hike, but Don suggested we summit Mt. Roberts near the famous Castle in the Clouds. In less than … Read more
Great weather leads to great attendance and the Marlborough, MA Fly Fishing Show was fantastic. Thanks to every one that came by to visit and making my presentations! Granny and I are staying in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire this week because next weekend we have the Somerset, New Jersey Fly Fishing Show. Today I spent the day … Read more
After a very unpleasant flight across country yesterday with missed connections and lost luggage, I find myself at a familiar spot, my parent’s house in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Familiar in that I spent much of last summer here. First by surprising my Mom for her 70th birthday when the smallmouth bass fishing was outstanding and then … Read more
Can you say horrible drive? Man, my drive to Boise, Idaho for the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo was hell. A high wind snowstorm ripped across Idaho and added three hours to my normally six hour drive Thursday. I could hardly see for hours. The roads were treacherous. I saw some hellacious accidents. It was rough. … Read more
I’m right back at it this weekend. This time working in my home state of Idaho (although a six hour drive away!). I’ll be at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo in Boise. Last year this was a phenomenal show and I expect the same this year. If you’re coming feel free to bring your Cliff … Read more
A successful Denver Fly Fishing Show 2013 has come and gone. I pulled in my driveway here in Victor, Idaho wearily at 2:30 this morning. The last four hours of the 9 hour drive was a creeper due to wildlife on the roads. My headlights lit up a number of pronghorn antelope, mule deer and … Read more
I’m out the door in about five minutes to begin a nearly three month run of shows. Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can find me at the Denver Fly Fishing Show. For those in range I highly recommend dedicating at least a day here to catch up on new devices, some great presentations and seminars. … Read more
2012 was action filled with 113 days fishing. 61 were on the home waters of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. 26 were scattered around the US and 26 took place in foreign lands. 57 were trout days, 29 were enjoying warmwater species and 27 took place in the salt. These outings led to over 50 species caught … Read more