Some call it an obsession. Others say you’ve been bitten by the bug. Whatever you call it, fly fishing is a pastime that will influence your personal life, travel options, budget, and intimate relationships. If you’re not careful, it just might ruin your life. If you are interested in this sport (yes, it is a sport), follow my sure-fire three-step program to begin your journey to failing at everything else or not. It’s all a matter of perspective.

As anglers, we frequently focus on the catch. The size, our accomplishment and expertise at what we do. I have spent the past 17 years doing the same but recently, the release, has come into focus and the importance of making sure she is ready to swim. Even upstream if necessary.

It all started two and a half years ago. While floating down the river with a client, she expressed interest in traveling to Bolivia for an adventure of a lifetime but she had no one to go with. “I’ll go if you’re serious,” I said immediately.

I am late to hunting. Some may call it “adult onsetting.” Though my grandfather hunted and kept hunting dogs, I was never able to join him and learn the importance, the reverence, and the skill of harvesting my own meat.

The joy of finding love in a bird dog. In this post I share my first moments with my GWHP puppy, Covey.