Cheers to 2020!

by | Dec 27, 2019 | Angling Reports, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle

WOW!! 2019 flew by like a tornado through a trailer park in Mancelona. Fast and furious. Did it feel like that for you as well? What does 2020 hold in store for you? Care to make any resolutions or promises? Here is a quick recap from northern Michigan guiding and...

Holiday Wish List

by | Dec 1, 2019 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

We have all stuffed the Turkey and gorged to our hearts content. Thankful. Let the shopping BEGIN!! My wife often asks me for a list of ideas for Christmas, which is difficult, because we acquire the things we need as we need them. But- I make small lists with things...

Mom & God

by | Nov 5, 2019 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized

This is not a religious post. Unless you choose to read that deep, then you may interpret as you wish. Merely a recap of a great float recently experienced on a blustery cold day with multiple fronts and gales blowing in our faces that seemed to not only stop our...

IFTD 2019

by | Oct 21, 2019 | Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates

Denver Colorado, the return of the International Fly Trade Show was nothing short of the feast set out at the return of lost prodigal son since his last appearance in 2012. A grand Homecoming indeed. The stage was set and many hours were put in by the staff and board...

Salt Emergency

by | Feb 16, 2019 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

There is no time for sleeping-in here. The urgency of daylight is evident as local construction workers meander wave marks  and dodge darting iguana’s on three speed banana seat Schwinns in front of the villa at 6 am. I cautiously tip toe across the teak floor,...