When you walk into Telly’s Grill, you can already get a sense of what this restaurant will look like once it is fully completed. At first glance, you notice the details on the ceiling. Straps that have gone through a kiln are placed creatively on the ceiling and wall. Giving a modern but homey feel, […]
Category: Guide’s Life
Haida Gwaii
Haida Gwaii is where we call home during the winter months, and anyone who has ever been here knows how incredibly special it is. It is one of the truly unique destinations in Canada that offers something for everyone to relate to. Whether you choose to come in the summer, winter, for fishing or touring you will have a very memorable and […]
How to Consistently spot Steelhead
No, sorry, this isn’t a dissertation on my youth and its addictive lifestyle, nor is it about swimming into toilet bowls and/or breaking the law to get a fix.… Actually, wait—maybe I could write a dissertation on some of that, at least as far as youth and addictions go. Growing up on the Canyon Rivers […]
Stranded on a desert island with 3 rods
Yesterday I had a conversation with a guest about spey rods, and it raised a point regarding rod selection that I thought was interesting. He indicated that he was contemplating buying several rods, and he asked me to name my 3 “go-to” spey rods. Immediately I resisted answering—not out of fear of sharing my rod preferences but […]
12 days of Christmas gifts for the fisherman
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree. Ok we may be last minute shoppers but our gifts are WAY better than a […]
Winter Steelhead just isn’t for you
Too many articles have been written about winter steelhead, so I shall tread lightly. As most readers know, this is a very difficult fishery for those who do it on a swung fly. Not to take anything away from indicator warriors or float fisherman, but swinging up a big, chrome tide fresh steelhead in absurdly […]
A Black Wolf, Ava, Madoff and a Grizzly + Sam McGee
A few short years ago, aside from the steelhead fishing while guiding at Damdochax Lodge under the supervision of Hannah Belford some noteworthy incidents occurred. The experience, probably one of the most physically demanding guiding jobs of its kind was right down my alley although i admit some of it put me to the test. […]
Tools of the Trade
One of the fun things about guiding is having the ability to target all kinds of species throughout the year. As much as I love steelhead I also enjoy all the other fish that we catch. In the summer I find myself chasing kings one day, and trout the next, and in the coastal camps […]
ISE Sportsman show update
It’s showtime! I have been running around dragging booths, TV’s, business cards and guides to promote The Fly Shop and the amazing places we represent for over a week, and we are only half way there! The ISE Sportsmen’s Show continues this weekend in Denver Colorado. Last weekend we were down in Sacramanto California promoting […]
Fishing a Short Line
Many accomplished spey fisherman love to cast long, tight loops that sail across the river while the sun glimmers off the shimmering long belly line. Perfect posture, effortless strokes while activating their glutes like the finest Tiger Woods golf swing in his prime. This scene with the right light is a photographers dream. However when […]