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”…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Warning: This post is bad advice for beginners. In the guiding business patience is a virtue. All guides have there own variety of “go to” phrases that flow out so naturally and often you don’t even notice them being…
Lacrosse is a growing sport out west, but out east where I grew up it was pushed on us harder than the french language. At an early age lacrosse sticks were put in our hands and we were taught how to…
Sometimes in the fishing business you book a trip with someone and they stick you with the guide of their choice. You are often at the mercy of ‘luck of the draw’ at this point. Its like when you go to…
