6 Fly Fishing Myths Debunked
Fly fishing myths are steeped in tradition and secrecy stirred together in a small pot of self-righteousness. Between the superstitions and misinformation, lies the bare essence of the sport that has befuddled so many anglers since Izaac picked up his … Read More
Fishing Guide Wars And The Whiskey Of Peace
Mel had a fake hip. Steve had a fake knee. Sandy was cold. Adventure fishing for giant Rainbow trout had lured this somewhat typical group of fly fishermen to Katmai. They were huffing and puffing as their felt bottomed wading … Read More
8 Things That Should NEVER Happen On A Boat Ramp
Boat ramps seem to be the migratory gathering places of a subspecies of human that by some flaw in Darwin’s Theory have managed to survive and propagate. This special breed of human stokes a cauldron of confusion, anger, and ignorance … Read More
Big Rainbow Trout And The Souls Of Men
Alaska is a land of many dreams, some broken and some achieved after years of great dedication and sacrifice. However, sacrifice and dedication will not be mentioned again in this tale of a big Rainbow trout, a skinny girl and … Read More
Fly Fishing Guides And The Tapes Of Truth
Fly guides and fishermen are the strangest of beasts. In the soul of most hunters of fish, there is a torment that rages in the sublime space that separates ego and humility. This battle will make the best of men … Read More
A Gringo Fishing Guide & El Rio Malito
After the previous winter of freezing as clients Spey cast their flies into the back of my head, the idea of reversing the seasons by guiding fly fishermen and fishing during the Chilean summer was quite appealing. Unfortunately, I am … Read More