It seemed appropriate, the day after the final World Series game I should go fishing on Kubswin Lake. It’s not spelled the same as my beloved Chicago Cubs but it sounds good. And a win or two a few weeks ago would’ve been nice. Friend Gary Eckman and I made an early morning drive there … Read more
The holiday season comes on fast after October and a lot of people need gift ideas. It’s time to remind everyone to check out my Online Store for my famous fish coffee mugs, frosted beer steins, hoodies and sun shirts. I have more than 70 fish species to choose from and recently added this beautiful … Read more
Its been way too long since I fished with my longtime friend Gary Eckman. Gary and I fished together a few times a week ten years ago. Then I got busy with my travels and work. At the same time my favorite rivers got so crowed I found myself fishing the carp flats more than … Read more
The old saying is true “Time flies when you’re having a good time”. Its correct not matter where you are and no matter how fair the fishing is. As long as you’re with buddies fishing and enjoying being on the water, it’s a good time. Jerry Arnold, Mike Sexton and I have certainly been relishing … Read more
Jerry Arnold rented us a house down here on the banks of the White River in Arkansas so he, Mike Sexton and I can do some fishing. We’re about five miles out of downtown Cotter. It’s a beautiful part of the Ozark Mountains. The oaks, hickory and walnut trees to name a few, are in … Read more
It was exactly 34 years ago that I was last in Arkansas. In fact that was my one and only trip to the Ozark Mountains. It was 1986 and I was finishing up my outdoor education degree with Northland College. Part of graduating was to plan, experience and survive three expeditions. One of these for … Read more
By the time we got to Sammy’s house last night after the full day on Glendo Reservoir it was late. Sam and I filleted all the crappie with full intention of eating them right after. But once we finished filleting, showered and turned on the playoff game between the Yankees and Rays, we were ready … Read more
Friend Sammy Vigneri has been raving about the amazing walleye fishing around Casper, Wyoming for years. Casper is a good five hours from my house so although we make plans, I still hadn’t made the trip – that is till this weekend. Today Granny and I joined Sammy and his son Robert on Glendo Reservoir. … Read more
Granny and I find ourselves in the Casper, Wyoming area for the next few days visiting my good friend Sam Vigneri and his family. I spend lots of time fishing Baja and numerous other saltwater destinations with Sammy. Over the next few days we’ll be chasing walleyes on the fly together on some of his … Read more
Derek and I awoke to a brisk Yellowstone morning at the Lewis Lake Campground. Frost covered my Explorer once again and I sense soon I’ll be waking up to a dusting of snow. But that’s hopefully a few weeks away. So following our big camp breakfast came the sun and plenty of warmth. All … Read more
For me, the drive from Victor, Idaho to Yellowstone Park can be excruciating. I don’t lack patience but when a normally 2 hour drive stretches to 4 because I get caught behind a few campers and grueling bumper to bumper traffic – I lose my mind. I’m just not cut out for losing fishing time … Read more
September 29 One of my favorite things is speeding up the Route 32 in Eastern Idaho on the way to fish for a couple days on the Harriman Ranch of the Henry’s Fork. The road has little to no traffic and winds through some of Idaho’s most beautiful country. Sometimes you need to dodge a … Read more