Off To Belize

It has been a beautiful winter here in Idaho.  Cold, sunny, blue sky days.  Skiers aren’t happy due to the lack of snow but for me it’s been good.  Yeah I’d normally be out doing the shows and I miss that.  I miss the work and I miss seeing friends and meeting new ones.  But … Read more

FFI Talk Tonight – “Amazing Diversity – Fly Fishing South Africa”

Tonight at 8 PM EST I will be giving one of my FREE Online Series PowerPoint Presentations sponsored by Fly Fishers International.  This evenings program is “Amazing Diversity – Fly Fishing in South Africa” and features some of my enjoyable visits ranging from the saltwater fly fishing along the Garden Route, trout fishing near Dullstroom … Read more

A Good Start to 2021

It’s hard to believe its January 10th already and I’ve not loaded a single blog, my Instagram or Facebook post yet this year.  It’s also hard to accept that I’m not running all over the country doing shows and giving presentations.  But starting off the New Year in low stress fashion for the first time … Read more

Exactly How Bad was 2020?

Each December I kick back and review my year.  2020 was a year that roared out of the gates with heaps of speaking engagements, travel plans and hope before hitting rock bottom with the passing of dad, Covid and lockdowns. But resilience is key.  Creativity is a must.  All in all, 2020 is worth looking … Read more

Tonight – “Fly Fishing the Himalayas for Golden Mahseer

Tonight at 8 PM EST I will be giving one of my FREE Online Series PowerPoint Presentations sponsored by Fly Fishers International.  This evenings program is “Fly Fishing the Himalaya for Golden Mahseer” and features some of my wildest fishing travel adventures from India, Nepal and Bhutan.  I’ll have a very special guest joining me, … Read more

The Day I Wanted to Become A Fly Fisherman

2020 was a year we’ll all remember.  It won’t necessarily be for all bad reasons but there were certainly many challenges due to the Covid-19.  But for me, hands down, I’ll always remember this year for losing my dad on January 26th.  As I review this roller-coaster of a year, I thought it would be … Read more

The Short Days and Long Nights of December

The blog has been quiet since I returned from Mexico way back just before Thanksgiving.  But that was the plan.  It was time to buckle down and promote my webstore for Christmas and prepare and deliver a bunch of Online Zoom PowerPoint Presentations.  While most of these talks are for private clubs (last night for … Read more

Catch Me Live Online Tonight for Fly Fishers International

I’m back at it tonight at 8 EST doing a FREE Online Zoom Presentation for Fly Fishers International.  Click here five minutes before so you don’t miss it! Tonight’s presentation, “Slovenia – Search for the Marble Trout” And  Don’t forget to shop for Christmas from my Online Store.  Also check out my decals from Pescador … Read more

Christmas Gifts for the Angler that has Everything!

Let me remind you one last time to visit my webstore for “Gifts for the angler that has everything”! My famous fish coffee mugs My high quality frosted beer steins Men’s and women’s 100% polyester Solar Shirts that provide 50+ UPF sun protection And Hoodies Bigger and more durable than ever – my fish art … Read more

Last Day of a Challenging Week of Weather

The insane wind was still howling when I got up for coffee at 5 AM.  But I saw stars for the first time since Sunday.  There were clouds too but no doubt we’d have some sunshine to help us spot fish on our last day here at Casa Blanca Fishing Lodge in Mexico.   Because … Read more

Lucky to Catch a Few Bonefish!

Not much fishing today.  We faced what we’ve had every day since Sunday – heavy wind and rain.  In fact, it rained so hard from when we woke up until 9 AM that we didn’t leave for fishing until 10 AM.  The wind was a steady 30 MPH so our only option was to fish … Read more

Fishing on the Fringe of a Hurricane

I knew at about 2 AM that even if we were fishing today, it likely wouldn’t be an on time departure.  The wind shook my room and heavy rain pelted the windows.  While there’s some glass most are made up of screens and fancy wooden blinds to keep the rain out.  Well, the rain was … Read more