Category Archives: Travel
The Bahamas is Open for Business
By Louis Cahill The Bahamian borders have opened and there are still a couple of spots open in the Jan 2021 Bonefish School! Many of us have been holding our breath since the Bahamian government closed its borders in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. With three...
Fish the Amazon with Gink & Gasoline and Nomadic Waters!
By Justin Pickett Who’s ready to chuck flies at aggressive Peacock Bass in the Amazon jungle? We are excited to announce our newest hosted trip with Nomadic Waters! Join us September 10-18, 2021 as we travel to the Brazil interior to chase Peacock Bass throughout some of...
The Deschutes River Steelhead Camp, Sept 14-16 & 16-18 2020
If you are like me you’re ready to stop thinking about catching Covid 19 and start catching steelhead. If you are concerned about the current situation spilling over to Sept, skip to the end of this article and read the cancelations section. Sept 14-16 & 16-18 2020 The...
Johnny’s Shark
A perfect cast right on the big shark's nose gets nothing but a sniff and a refusal. In a low and stoic voice the guide says, "the fish ain't gonna eat if he don't smell blood". Johnny Spilane gives him a hard look, takes his fly...
The Best Cup of Coffee Ever
ON A COLD RAINY MORNING IN WESTERN ALASKA, WHEN YOU'VE BEEN UP SINCE FIVE AND YOUR ARMS ARE TIRED FROM FIGHTING FISH, A CUP OF HOT COFFEE GOES A LONG WAY. The best cup of coffee I ever had was made by Jim Palmersheim on the...