Full disclosure here. I’m a saltwater addict. If I could only fish one type of water, saltwater would be IT. The mere thought of saltwater makes my heart race and my palms sweat. As a child, the majority of my winter vacations were spent in Florida. Places like Boca
It's safe to say that, until now, none of us have ever experienced the sheer weirdness of trying to find normal in the midst of a global pandemic. The uncertainty around employment situations, interpersonal relationships, and recreational pursuits is stress-inducing at best and flat-out maddening at worst. As
Imagine it being January at one of the most desolate lakes in America—Pyramid Lake. You’re standing on your ladder in the water, bundled up in what never seems like enough layers, and donning ever-so-flattering neoprene waders. Just as you wonder why you brave the stinging cold and miserable
I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Mark Hopley’s podcast, “Fly Fish 97” out of British Columbia. He asked some really great questions throughout the conversation, but one question especially intrigued me. I’ve thought of it several times since and decided to paint that picture
Mayflies crawled, tickling, over my arms, legs, and face—something only a fly angler would be excited about. I couldn't get my rod together fast enough. This was my second lake of the day. I’d hiked five miles to the first lake, along a dusty trail, later
As fly-fishing parents, we share a common dream that our children will follow along at a young age, immersed in the experiences of our family's fishing expeditions. Traveling to our favorite rivers and lakes on a weekly basis will all become pleasant memories for them as we introduce
Cheeca Lodge & Spa has been a pillar in the upper Keys since 1946. Today, it continues to set the standard in luxurious accommodations for anglers traveling to fish the world-famous turquoise blue waters surrounding the area. Explore the 1,100-foot private beach studded with palm trees, fish off the
Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hour Storage: 2 weeks Yield: about 1 pound Equipment: Soup spoon Mandoline or Sharp Knife Liquid measuring cup 4-Quart sauce pan with lid Colander Scale Half sheet pan Cooling rack Airtight storage container Ingredients: 1-lb Fresh Ginger Root 4 Cups Water Approximately 1-lb Granulated Sugar
The Tennessee creek was small, the water swift, and channels deep in some areas. Wild rainbows swam in this mostly unknown tributary sourced by a cold underground spring. It was the perfect scenario to try to master Euro-nymphing or French, Czech, Spanish, or Polish – take your pick. My friend Susan
Full confession. I’m terrible when it comes to my fly lines. I have boxes of lines in my office and even one of those line winders so I can easily change out lines … but I never do. I have lines on different reels and that's where they
Picture a 201-level angler fishing 501-level water. Not a pretty sight, right? Now imagine that 201-level angler flying across the world and paying mucho dinero while leaving her husband and 6 and 7-year-old boys to fish said 501-level water. Well, that is what I did and it was oh-so-very eye-opening.
Bonefish spawn through an epic feat of polygynandrous love. From fall to late spring, they arrive in schools to nearshore spawning sites and fill their swim bladders with air, before heading offshore at night, diving deep, and surge back to the surface. The change in pressure causes their bladders to