A new world record is in the offing for the brown trout. Just recently a 42 pound 1 ounce monster was hauled out of the waters of New Zealand just downstream from a salmon farm. The pig brown had been chowing down on salmon food and put on more than a few pounds. The current [...]

I was greatly saddened by the death of my dear friend, Joh Goddard, on December 26th. Rather than spin a series of fishing tales, i’ve reprinted his life story as described by his close colleague and great friend, Brian Clarke. You will be sorely missed, John. The above photo is the frontpiece from John’s book, [...]

For those who would like to read a bit more about Al, head over to: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/al-troth-inventor-of-elk-hair-caddis-fly-leaves-mark/article_ae200f92-e7f6-11e1-aac9-001a4bcf887a.html

Al Troth, a most accomplished fly tyer and fisherman, who lived his last years in Dillon, Montana, died August 3. Al was an old Pennsylvania boy who taught high school in Williamsport, one of the trout meccas of the state. The E. Hille Company of Williamsport was very active in those years, and Al bought [...]

Bob Quigley, a highly innovative fly tyer with his focus on west-coast spring creeks, passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Bob had been fighting cancer for some time. His interest in fly fishing and fly tying lead him into uncharted waters any number of times, and he often emerged with unique and deadly patterns. [...]

Jason has just posted the following notice on his blog. This is an excellent fit for both Jason and Kerry. Watch Jason’s blog, www.fishfliesandwater.com, for followup informaton. There are great things in the wind. I’m now officially on-board with the C.F. Burkheimer (CFB) Fly Rod Company, serving in an “Advisory Staff” role. Kerry (the “K” who is [...]

The International Fly Tying Symposium was outstanding this year. Chuck Furimsky, founder and manager of the Symposium, invited a group of tyers from Sweden to attend and demonstrate their designs and tying skills. They received a great deal of attention from those in attendance. In addition, the crowd was large and most excited, filling the [...]

This weekend was an exciting and fun time in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. I was honored to serve as the officiant at Michael Maoui and Emily Hocks’ wedding, held at the Twin Lights Historic Site. From the site, one can see across Sandy Hook to the skyline of Manhattan. This site was not chosen at [...]

The International Fly Tying Symposium is coming up, November 19, 20. If you’ve never attended, I urge you to shake a leg and get out to see all the great stuff at the Symposium. It is the largest fly tying only event in the world and features tyers from all over the world. There’s all [...]

I just received sad news that my friend, Jack Charlton, died on June 9th. He was a reel designer and builder of unmatched ability. Another friend, Capt. Jake Jordan, wrote a great eulogy for Jack, and I share it here with you. The passing of my friend Jack Charlton: On Friday morning June 10, I [...]