Catfish, Interrupted

Last weekend I heard that people had been catching buffalo on the Caney Fork river. I have not solved the puzzle that is catching buffalo on the fly but from what I understand the key is timing. In the spring, the buffalo stampede upriver to their spawning grounds. The strategy for catching them is the … Continue reading Catfish, Interrupted →

Rare Treat

The new pump arrived for the boat! I usually prefer to avoid the Sunday crowds but today I decided to go out and look for some fish anyway.The conditions weren't great. The wind blew pretty hard and from time to time it would change directions. Nevertheless I found carp feeding along the shorelines who were … Continue reading Rare Treat →

Spring Flowers

The pump for my inflatable boat broke beyond all repair. I ordered a new one, but it will take a week or so to arrive.In the meantime I've been wandering the shorelines of my favorite fishing spots on foot, enjoying the flowers, and catching some fish along the way!

See Ya Later Alligator

After our Caribbean cruise we returned to Miami and spent a few days in the Everglades. Every time we stopped at a fishy looking spot I took a few minutes to work the water with my spinning rod. In light of the fish kill I wasn't expecting much action so I was thrilled to hook … Continue reading See Ya Later Alligator →

Men Who Fish With Goats

Upon arriving in Miami I was greeted with two pieces of unfortunate information: First, the weather was windy and rainy. Saltwater flats fishing was possible, but very likely it would be miserable and unproductive. Second, Florida had recently experienced a cold snap that resulted in a massive fish kill. My guide, Cordell Baum said he … Continue reading Men Who Fish With Goats →

Low Sodium

I can hardly believe that in two days I will be on the flats of Biscayne Bay fishing for bonefish. I don't get to go bonefishing very often these days so to make the most of my trip I've been preparing myself. Randall Kaufmann's Bonefishing With a Fly (the newer edition is Bonefishing!) is one … Continue reading Low Sodium →

Spring Mystery

The weather has begun to show signs of Spring. I took advantage of one sunny but chilly morning to go wading in a nearby stream.The baitfish were active but the bass and bluegills still looked sluggish in the cold water. I had a lightweight spinning rod and I drifted a kernel of corn into a … Continue reading Spring Mystery →

big fish dreams

I'm getting excited for our upcoming trip to Florida and the Caribbean. Plans are being made and it looks like I'm going to get some good fishing time in.We have two days in Miami before our cruise leaves and I've made plans to go with Cordell Baum, a local bonefish guide. I've been fishing with … Continue reading big fish dreams →

The Truth about Crayfish

My carp fishing lecture at Cumberland Transit last night was a success - meaning I actually had an audience! Apparently someone poached the announcement from the Cumberland Transit Website and put it in the Tennessean Newspaper's outdoor events calendar. So, thanks to whoever did that, thanks to CT for hosting me, and thanks to everyone … Continue reading The Truth about Crayfish →

Ice Fishing

My high hopes for an early spring have been dashed by an unusually cold and snowy February so far. But if the cold persists, I have a backup plan. We're taking a trip to Florida and the Caribbean in mid-March and I'm lobbying for some quality fishing time then.Last year the weather started to get … Continue reading Ice Fishing →