We had a restful three days up in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire at my folks place eating, hiking and feeding my mom’s pet turkeys. Tomorrow it’s the long drive down to Somerset, New Jersey for the Somerset Fly Fishing Show January 27, 28 & 29th. At the 2016 Somerset Fly Fishing Show I wore down … Read more
Each of the last five years at the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show we dealt with a Saturday snowstorm which thinned crowds. Who wants to drive on snowy roads in Massachusetts? This year however, mother nature provided perfect weather – dry roads. The fun event was packed with regular visitors and new. Between my presentations, … Read more
It’s always good to be back in New England for the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show. Despite the cold January weather, this is where I grew up and learned to fly fish. Right here in Massachusetts on the bass ponds and brooks. My childhood waters are frozen now otherwise it would be tough to work. … Read more
Thanks to everyone that came to Boise’s Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo and made a point to swing by my table and say hi. I was thrilled with the attendances at my presentations both at the Casting Demos and at my PowerPoint seminars. I hope you all learned a few things and remember, if any … Read more
Been awhile since I spoke at Boise’s Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo but this year I’m back and I’m pumped! In fact I’m out the door right now and on my way. The drive will start tough due to the massive storm over the last few days but I believe once I get past Pocatello … Read more
2017 is flying by already. The Denver Fly Fishing Show is in the books and tonight I’m looking over my presentations for my trip to Boise for the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo this weekend. The first show was excellent and I thank all those that swung by to say hello and took in my … Read more
2017 will be another great year! There’s a reason I go on a month long fishing trip in November and December. It’s because starting the day after Christmas I work almost every day until the end of March. It’s go time show time folks and for the next three months I’ll be on the road … Read more
December 13, 2016 The wind stopped and the normal heat was back for our morning of fly fishing in Dubai. The sea was glass which you learned earlier on this trip in the Seychelles, isn’t exactly ideal for fly fishing. Nonetheless, Nick Bowles of Ocean Active, Sam Vigneri and I went out to toss … Read more
December 12, 2016 The torrent wind continued to rip at 6 AM this morning. Nick and I had our coffee and decided there was no need to torture ourselves trying to catch a fish. Instead, Nick worked and Sammy and I chilled out and toured Dubai. I led Sammy through … Read more
December 10 & 11, 2016 It was a little crisp loading Nicks truck and hooking up the flats boat yesterday morning. I didn’t know it got that cold in the United Arab Emirates. It must have been only 60°. Toss in the howling wind – it wasn’t looking good for our exploratory adventure for … Read more
Nick Bowles, Sammy and I made an attempt at fishing today in Dubai. We took Nicks flats boat out but the wind was huge. Not only that, the temperatures reached a high today of 70°. That’s pretty cold for here. We pulled off the water after two hours of struggling and no queenfish. Resting … Read more
The night was short. Sammy and I flew a redeye from Mahe, Seychelles to Dubai, United Arab Emirates arriving at 4:20 AM. I slept 3 hours so at touch down I was rested and ready to bust through customs. Sammy tagged along wearily for two reasons. He was tired but also on edge. This is … Read more