When I was growing up, my dad loved watching birds. I remember driving down a dirt road one day and seeing a wild turkey. At the time, wild turkeys were just being reintroduced and seeing one was an extremely rare occurrence. My dad screeched the car to a halt and fortunately no […]
The last week was one of the coldest of this winter. We didn’t get much snow but it sure was cold! After a couple of days indoors, I needed to get outside, if only for a little while. I know most of you can relate to this after being indoors for a […]
These are a few of my favorite recent photos. Without a doubt, January is one of the hardest times to fish for steelhead, especially if you are waiting for a pull. It really is rewarding when you have a chance to land one. This year it is even more so, as it […]
When you think of destructive forces in nature, you think of various storms and earthquakes, etc. On a smaller scale, you could argue that a two year old is similar. Our son Zach is a wonderful source of joy in our lives. However, he possesses a unique destructive ability, and some […]
Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a gear head. I have enjoyed being a member of Scott’s pro staff for more than a decade but will always give you an honest opinion about any given model of Scott rod if you ask. They have made many models of fly rod, and I […]
September is gateway to the fall, and it has become my favorite month to fish. After a busy summer with the smallmouth, I take some time to relax and fish. I thought I would share two experiences, which were radically different in some ways but completely the same. Last week, I visited muskie land for […]
While fishing Hardy Pond last week, I took a break on the edge of the impoundment. A fly fisherman always loves to see things emerge, and I witnessed one of the coolest things in nature seen in a while. A green darner nymph crawled out of the water onto a rock. As its skin parched […]
Grand Traverse Bay Smallmouth Bass